Unfortunately, our addiction to ‘green’ lawns and the misunderstanding of what a healthy soil actually is have led us down a path of dependency on fertilizers. Chemical manufacturing corporations have aggressively marketed the notion that the solution to all growing challenges lies in the need for more and more chemical nutrient additives.
Healthy soils are primarily composed of valuable organic elements, including air space, organic matter, bacteria, and fungi. Most commercial and synthetic chemicals (fertilizers) do not actually improve soil health; they only provide a temporary fix for nutrient deficiencies—if you even know the nutrient composition of your soil. The best way to gain this knowledge is through a comprehensive soil test and analysis. Check out our Soil Kit offer; it’s an inexpensive way to start learning about your soil and how to manage it properly.
