Are Chemical Fertilizers Necessary?
You dont have to be a soil scientist to answer that question. Mother Nature answers it quit well, thank-you! Take a drive sometime to an abandoned farm, pristine wilderness area, or even local wooded acreage that has be left alone by man for some time, and observe! The first think you might notice is that there is vegetation everywhere, and thats it healthy. Bear in mind that no one has tilled this soil, added fertilizers or soil amendments, or sprayed insecticides for years, if ever. Yet, all the plants growing wild are healthy, well fed and doing quite well! A closer look will reveal that there are an abundance of insects and animals of every type and description, and yet, no serious damage to plant life. What we are seeing here is the result of the natural life cycle of plants and soil, in perfect balance and harmony, which happens when left untouched by man. It is also apparent that there are a large number of plant types in any given area, each with their own special needs and pre
