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September 24, 2007 on 10:34 am | In Main | 2 Comments

The Benefits Of Organic Lawn Fertilizers
By: Xavier Gallery, Tue Jun 19th, 2007
Organic lawn fertilizers have brought new options to homeowners who desire both a green lawn and a green lifestyle. Environmental issues continue to be a concern in our society, and good citizens everywhere are doing all they can to preserve the health of our beautiful planet. Using organic fertilizers instead of chemical products is an easy way to make a difference, and many would be surprised at the effectiveness of the organic solutions. Listed below are some of the many proven benefits of natural fertilizers and insecticides.

Organic Fertilizers
By: terry blackburn, Tue May 22nd, 2007
We can never have too much organic matter dug into the garden particularly in the vegetable garden. Whilst in the humus (half decomposed state), it acts as a sponge in light soils to retain food and moisture; in heavy clay it provides a drainage filter between the soil particles.

Lawn Care Tips – How to Avoid Fertilizer Burn
By: Andrew Caxton, Tue Sep 18th, 2007
Fertilizer burn is a common problem for those who fertilize their lawns too frequently. However there are some steps which you can take to reduce the problem. One of the most common mistakes that happen during lawn care, especially when the weather is hot, is fertilizer burn. If you are planting new grass, something you should be aware of is the fact that it needs some time to adjust before you add any fertilizer to it; otherwise it can cause fertilizer burn to occur.