Fertilizers are a very common way to amend soil for better plant growth. In fact, the bulk of the produce we find in our supermarkets has been heavily fertilized to maximize yield. There are two main types of fertilizer, organic and synthetic. Our ancestors used organic means until the advent of synthetically produced fertilizers, which have been the most common method of feeding plants. But recent years have seen an uptick in reverting to organic means. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. When purchasing plant foods, the gardener may wonder what the differences are between organic vs. inorganic fertilizer. Each is beneficial to plant growth, but there are some very basic differences. While useful, some gardeners may feel the synthetic fertilizer disadvantages outweigh their use. But the same can be said regarding organic plant foods. Alternatives to fertilizer include soil amendments and homemade feeds, as well as other land management […]
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