Is organic fertilizer better than chemical?
“In my opinion, there really isn’t a big difference between the organic and inorganic fertilizers,” says Dr. McAfee. Organic experts say such natural products as fish meal, manure and others release nitrogen slowly, when the lawn needs it. However, when the soil gets warm, the extension service says, natural products break down quickly. Organic proponents disagree, saying the slow release of nutrients is one reason natural products are best. “What’s important,” says Dr. McAfee, “is to apply the fertilizer at the correct rate and at the right time. If you do this, any fertilizer will provide good, healthy growth.”Quick- and slow-release fertilizers Fertilizers come in two basic types: ones where the nitrogen acts quickly but is also used up quickly, and slow-release fertilizers, where the benefit lasts longer (but the cost is usually higher). You fertilize less with slow-release products, but usually use more at each feeding, while you fertilize more often with the quick-acting products
