Natural lawn fertilizer is often touted as the best for your lawn. However, synthetic fertilizers have their place in our lives too. Synthetic fertilizers are usually less expensive, and some people prefer to use them because they do not contain any of the “unnatural” chemicals found in natural products. Both types of fertilizer offer benefits, so which is right for you?
Natural Fertilizer Benefits:
- Fertility of soil: by adding organic matter to your soil, you can improve its fertility.
- Growth of plants: fertilizers are meant for plant growth and different products will have the nutrients most suitable for certain types of plants. For example, a product that is high in nitrogen may be best used on an azalea or hydrangea bush rather than grass.
- Environmentally safe: natural fertilizers are a better choice for the environment. They may contain plant byproducts and fish oils, which can provide nutrients without harming animals or harming soil fertility through chemicals.
Synthetic Fertilizer Benefits:
- Appearance of soil: synthetic fertilizers can make your grass greener and thicker. They also add nutrients to the top layer of dirt, which is beneficial in keeping thatch from building up on your lawn over time.
- Promotes quicker growth: synthetic fertilizers promote faster, greener growth than natural products. They can also be used on plants that require a lot of nutrients to grow quickly and in varying environmental conditions, such as the desert or during the winter months when nothing is growing naturally.
Which Type Should You Use?
Both types of fertilizer work for your lawn if applied correctly and with the proper timing. For example, you should use natural fertilizers when your lawn is growing quickly and synthetic products during slower times of year or in areas where it is difficult for grass to grow naturally (such as the desert).
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