Natural Lawn Fertilizers

A little known secret about organic garden compost is that it’s really not that hard. You can use these 4 steps to easily make great organic compost. (more…)

What makes organic gardening different from conventional gardening techniques?  The simplest answer is that the organic gardeners choose to use natural or organic materials and methods, avoiding man-made chemicals to grow their produce.  The two primary areas which distinguish organic gardening are 1) application of fertilizers and 2) controlling pests. (more…)

To use organic or inorganic?  These days, that is the question that is being posed in gardens across the country. The subject of organic vs. inorganic fertilizers has sparked controversy, with both camps standing firm on their turf.  Of course, both organic fertilizers and inorganic fertilizers have advantages and disadvantages of their own.  For the most part, plants will not recognize the difference between nutrients coming from organic sources, and those coming from inorganic fertilizers.  Read on to better understand the merits and demerits of both. (more…)