Using natural fertilizers in your garden will help improve the soil. By using natural fertilizers there is a better chance you will not burn the plant if you over apply it, and it will not soak into the groundwater.

The organic material that is made naturally will not be harmed when you apply natural fertilizer. When added it will give it a boost. A good supply of various minerals such as nitrogen to phosphorous for plant growth is contained in natural fertilizer.

However when you use natural fertilizers you should keep in mind that they contain relatively low amounts of nutrients, especially if you compare them with other fertilizers with more concentrated nutrients. When you do start to add it to your garden be prepared for the extra long time it will take and the effort you will have to exert in order to incorporate the fertilizer in your garden.

This type of fertilizer will usually be all natural bio degradable which can include lawn waste, fruits and vegetables, animal manure plus other such materials. As time goes the material will begin to decompose, during which the bacteria and fungi that help in the decomposition process develop. Learning how to compost to make your own fertilizer naturally will not only save you money it will come with many other great benefits.

It takes awhile for the bacteria and fungi to break down natural fertilizers. And the process required for the plants to turn the organic matter into nutrients can take even more. Because time can be a big factor, thinking ahead of time and being prepared can be the smart path to take.

Natural fertilizers tend to be more expensive than the conventional products that are sold. Just like organic food, natural fertilizer will cost more. Most folks would rather buy chemical fertilizer instead of natural to save a little money.

But price should not be your only criteria when buying fertilizers. Adding natural fertilizer to your garden will have many advantages. Although purchasing natural fertilizer can cost more, and it might take longer to see results, it will be more effective over a period of time resulting in saving you money, as you well realize over time.

When you apply natural fertilizers it is essential that you test the soil. Doing such a test will let you know the condition of your soil and what it needs for improvement.

Once you have completed your soil test it will be a good idea to bring nutrients in the soil up before applying natural fertilizer. By doing this you will now only need to apply natural fertilizer as a supplement for needed nutrients. As time goes by the plants will absorb many nutrients from the soil, so over a period of time you will want to add more natural fertilizer.

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