Organic Lawn Fertilizer Info
Chemical vs. Natural Lawn Fertilizers 
Many people simply don't realize the damage that chemical fertilizers can do to your lawn, your family, your pets and your groundwater. They also don't realize many of the benefits offered by organic methods, even beyond that of the non-toxic nature of such methods.
Chemical Plantcare:
Positive Aspects:
- Heavy spring application of
nitrogen concentrated fertilizer makes lawn
grow faster, greener, and fuller than without
it.
- "-icides" provide a
quick control of pest, weed and disease
problems through eradication.
Negative Aspects:
- Water solubility of
chemical fertilizer leads to quick release.
Lawn only receives benefit of about half of
application
- The half that is received
causes a spring growth spurt which depletes
lawn's carbohydrate reserves for times of
stress.
- Excessive nitrogen application
tends to lessen lawn's natural
self-sufficiency. Lawn grows short roots and
relies upon fertilizer to sustain itself.
- Any chemicals used will slow
or halt natural decomposition processes so
that thatch can accumulate.
- Increased soil acidity from
chemicals forces earthworms &
micro-organisms to emigrate from soil. These
organisms normally would assist in aeration
and decomposition processes.
- Most grasses do not take well
to the high acidity levels in chemically
maintained soils.
- EPA registration of a chemical
does not imply that the chemical has
been proven to be safe. Many used
regularly by lawn-maintenance companies are
possible carcinogens and could also cause
nervous system damage. See the EPA facts
link at bottom of page for more information.
Chemical-Free Plantcare:
Negative Aspects:
- Moderate application of
natural fertilizer takes a bit longer to
achieve the lush, green lawn you want in the
spring.
- Chemical-free control measures
do not completely eradicate weeds and pests.
Positive Aspects:
- Water insolubility of
natural fertilizers provides for slow release
so that lawn has time to benefit from whole
of application.
- result of slow release is no
rapid growth spurt to deplete the lawn's
carbohydrate reserves.
- More moderate percentage of
nitrogen, in proportion to other nutrients in
fertilizer, lets lawn remain independent with
strong root systems.
- Natural fertilizers will
maintain or increase the rate of
decomposition by adding beneficial
micro-organisms.
- Natural fertilizers and
top-dressing create little or no pH change
(no acidity increase). Therefore, earthworms
and microorganisms remain to maintain soil.
- Grasses will thrive at neutral
pH levels which are created by eliminating
chemical applications from lawn maintenance.
- Natural fertilizers and
chemical-free control measures will not harm
you, your family, your friends, your pets, or
your lawn. You can sleep soundly knowing that
your lawn is healthy and those you care about
are safe.
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