What is Rough Sawn Lumber? Rough Sawn Lumber is an affordable alternative where finished wood is not needed. It is sold right off the blade, untreated, unfinished, and can be bought green, air dried, or kiln dried. It has a variety of uses in both construction and decorative projects. In many applications it is as good or better than standard … Read More
Grillo Services COVID19 Update – We’re Fully Operational – Shop Online
We hope you are all staying safe and healthy during these trying times. We are open for pick up or delivery, and still 100% operational. If you would like to avoid social contact you can call in orders and pay over the phone. You can stay in your vehicle and have us bring the material to you, and communication can … Read More
How Wood Chips Can Keep Ticks Out Of Your Yard
The Winter of 2019-2020 as been on the mild side for those of us in North East America. We are not the only ones enjoying the lack of freezing temperatures, you guessed it, so are the ticks. Mild Winters allow the ticks to emerge earlier, and in more prolific numbers. For those of us that have pets, or spend lots … Read More
Where To Buy Bagged Organic Compost? | The Little Compost Co
Compost is the lifeblood of all plants; from your African Violets to world record pumpkins, compost is what helps them all thrive. It is natures fertilizer, stemming from the breakdown of organic materials on the forest floor. Leaves, twigs, insects, and other organic debris accumulate and are broken down by a mix of tiny creatures, bacterias, and fungi – the … Read More
Roof Cleaning | Why Soft Washing Is Better Than Pressure Washing
A Better Way To Clean Your RoofCall 203-767-2134 for more informationWhen you think of the roof of your home you probably think of the durable shingles that protect you from the elements. Indeed they are made to withstand beating sun, driving rains, and in the northeast both snow and ice. Due to their toughness many homeowners think the best way … Read More
When Central Park Needs Topsoil They Call Grillo
When Central Park needs topsoil they demand the best, for that reason they looked beyond the Big Apple and had us bring our topsoil all the way from Milford, CT. We are proud that our Topsoil is being used to enrich the landscape of such a beautiful place.
A Thank You Letter From Sarah; We Funded Two Pilgrimages Sending Her To Both Brazil & Poland
My name is Sarah and I am 17 years old, three years ago I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage to Brazil to see Pope Francis where I got to witness millions of people who traveled around the world for this day, World Youth Day. Through the help of Grillo Services and their generous … Read More
Dark Brown (Walnut Mulch)
At the request of many customers we have added a new color to our Mulch collection and it’s Grillo Walnut Mulch. Walnut is a rich, dark brown color, shredded very finely to make for easy spreading. Walnut Mulch offers a nice alternative for those looking for a very dark mulch but don’t want to go as dark as black mulch. … Read More
Soil Health, Human Health and Planetary Health
This is a great speech. The word is Humus (pronounced Hue-Miss) Learn all about Humus, the layer of soil essential for healthy food production which is being gradually depleted by unsustainable farming practices. Graeme Sait a lifelong human and soil health educator explains how 467 billion tonnes of carbon has been released from the soil into the atmosphere, and that … Read More
Humus (compost) – the essential ingredient: Graeme Sait at TEDxNoosa
Learn all about Humus, the layer of soil essential for healthy food production which is being gradually depleted by unsustainable farming practices. Graeme Sait a lifelong human and soil health educator explains how 467 billion tonnes of carbon has been released from the soil into the atmosphere, and that we urgently need to return that carbon to the soil, and start replenishing the humus in order to reverse the impact.
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