An Un-Safe Fertilizer Review!

I came across this article and thought it would be valid to mention it here on Safe Fertilizer Reviews blog.  If you have a moment to read it, I would really encourage you to.  This is a very typical story of “how things go” with regards to the safety issues involving fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and [...]

The Other Dead Zone

No, I’m not talking about the TV show; this blog has nothing to do with that.  This blog will discuss the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone.  A dead zone is an area of water-whether it be ocean, sea, lake, or river- where the water is hypoxic.

By this, I mean that the oxygen in the water [...]

Organic Fertilizer Companies To Consider

With many gardeners becoming more conscious of how they garden–the chemicals they use on their plants–there have been many organic fertilizer companies popping up left and right.  Where once it was difficult for an organic gardener to find resources at their local garden center, now it is almost to the point [...]

So Why Are Chemical Fertilizers So Bad?

I’ve had a few readers ask me this question, so I thought it would benefit everyone if I wrote a blog explaining some of the top reasons chemical, man-made fertilizers are not a good choice.  Each different chemical fertilizer can effect you, your plants, and your environment in different ways, but for the most part, [...]

Organic Lawn Care: Where Do I Start?

In this blog, I will highlight some of the top brands of organic lawn fertilizers.  All of these are highly recommended, safe to use around children and pets, and very reasonably priced.

A Few For Review:

Cockadoodle DOO offers a 4-step program to healthy, green lawns.  The program includes pre-treatment weed control, feeding young lawns, continuing weed [...]

The Never-Ending, Ever-Giving Benefits of Kelp

Kelp! I Need Somebody! Kelp! Not Just Anybody! Kelp! I Need Someone! Kel-el-el-el-el-el-elp!!!

Kelp is a large algae, found in coastal regions, usually in cooler water with strong currents.  Strong currents stir up many nutrients, making the surrounding ocean vegetation rich in nutrients as well.  It grows very quickly–sometimes up to a half meter per day!   [...]

Fall Lawn Care Tips for Natural Gardeners

Technically, it isn’t winter until December 20th.  Is it too late for fall lawn care?  That depends on where you live and what you have left to do in the yard.  Here are some lawn care tips for natural gardeners.  Unless your lawn is under four feet of snow, you still have time to put [...]

Is Compost Enough?

If you’ve stumbled across this blog, chances are, you are committed to providing your plants with the best care, the best source of nutrients and the best growing conditions to survive and thrive.  Most natural gardeners rely heavily on compost to provide their plants with nutrients.  However, compost is only as good as the materials [...]

Fall Fertilizing!

Cool weather is here, the days are getting shorter, and Fall has arrived.  That means it is time for fall fertilizing!

Why do you need to fertilize during the fall?

Good question!  Fall fertilizing helps plants establish good root systems before going dormant during the cold winter.  Fall fertilizing also helps plants store nutrients to jump-start growth [...]