Gardening .. what is best fertilizer to add to bad soil for plants shrubs

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Gardening .. what is best fertilizer to add to bad soil for plants shrubs

Answer 1

Using compost is probably the best.  If you research the stastics for the home gardner compost would benefit the garden more effeciently and effectivly and certainly be less hazardous to the family for a confined area such as your yard..

You can even make a compost tea for fertilizer

What are the Benefits of Aerated Compost Teas /directions below

http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/organ...

Compost increases soil workability, water holding capacity, porosity and drainage, compost minimizes wind and water erosion. Soil temperatures are moderated, making plants less susceptible to extremes of heat or cold.

Compost nutrients are released slowly, allowing them to stay in the soil for a period of up to five years. ***So, while chemical fertilizers may contain more available nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium than compost, compost allows these and other nutrients to be consumed by plant roots as they are needed.*** Slow release of nutrients in compost means there is also no danger of over-fertilizing plants. ***

Compost creates enhances microbial action in the soil. This creates a stable ecosystem for beneficial insects, birds, and other organisms, which keeps pests in check and trigger plants’ natural defenses against disease. Healthier plants lessen the need for fertilizers or pesticides. Less fertilizers and pesticides pose less of a danger to animals and humans who are exposed to toxic residuals through food, water, soil and air. Read More...

http://www.wormpost.com/benefits/compost...

Compost contains macro and micronutrients often absent in synthetic fertilizers.

Compost releases nutrients slowly—over months or years, unlike synthetic fertilizers

Compost enriched soil retains fertilizers better. Less fertilizer runs off to pollute waterways.

Compost buffers the soil, neutralizing both acid & alkaline soils, bringing pH levels to the optimum range for nutrient availability to plants.

http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/fundam...

Answer 2

buy the kind with the fish oil in it.it is the best it will say it right on the container with fish oil added.

Answer 3

to be blunt - horse ****

Answer 4

why not try miracle grow .you can get it in laods of different forms .

it worked for me