Why fertilize plants?
It is a fact that plants need nutrients and these are stored in the soil with the exception of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen which comes from the air. In nature, essential nutrients are cycled from one living organism to another. There is no one there to fertilize. Plant growth is usually slower, seasonally variable and dependent upon the weather. In residential yards and recreational parks, we generally have higher expectations for plants. We would like the growth to be more rapid, plants to be more healthy, productive and low maintenance. This active growth must come at a price and that is with the application of fertilizers and setting the conditions for optimal growth — including some modification of the soil with amendments.
