INteresting fact about fertilizer

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Interesting Fact: The EPA estimates that only 35 percent of lawn / plant fertilizers ever reach the roots for use; the remainder is volatized into the air or seeps into groundwater. Some Fertilizer Answers:

1. Use high energy, immediately available liquid foliar fertilizers. These products contain fish, seaweed, micro-nutrients, molasses and important soil biologicals such as bacteria and fungi. This will help to replace the lost biologicals in the soil, feed the biological, break down existing debris for use to roots, balance the elemental minerals, increase organic matter and more.

2. Use compost at least twice per year. This will dramatically increase your organic matter. Every percent increase in organic matter (OM) will hold 1 inch of more rain thus reducing water need.

3. Micro-nutrients help to balance the soil. A good "Balance" allows all the needed minerals to be available to the roots.

Some Pest Answers:

- Make sure that you actually need pesticides. Verify that pests are the root of your problem and that they are not simply covering up a deeper issue. By fixing the underlying issue, you will reduce the possibility of future pest problems. Pests and weeds love an unhealthy environment. When the environment becomes healthy they disappear.

- Allow some pests in your yard. Not all bugs are bad and nature may even rid itself of the bad ones before you need to take action.

- If a particular plant is consistently plagued by pests, replace it with a more pest-resistant one.

- A diversified garden with a variety of plants will ensure the protection of the rest of your plot should pests attack.


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