How does natural-based fertilizer products differ from chemically based fertilizers?
: All or most of the ingredients found in a natural-based fertilizer are natural ingredients that are derived from natural sources – ingredients you will recognize when you read the label. These fertilizers do not contain herbicides, fungicides or insecticides. Neither do they use fast-acting nitrogen that quickly leaches through the soil and into the water table, or runs off the surface of soil into streams and lakes. The ingredients are naturally time-released, so plants are nourished gradually over the growing season, eliminating the risk of fertilizer burn. Therefore, they present no negative health issues for humans or pets and require no special handling by licensed professionals. They are extremely effective at enhancing soil’s ability to support healthy plant life and microorganisms. Question: I have been using chemically based fertilizers for the past several years and want to switch to a natural fertilizer. Which products should I use, and what can I expect from my turf when
