Chemical & Fertilizers

Synthetic lawn chemicals do not provide essential nutrients necessary for healthy lawn and turf grass growth. In fact, lawn chemical, including chemical fertilizers, can kill soil biomass, deplete the soil and, as a result, inhibit healthy grass growth. Conversely, organic fertilizers stimulate soil biomass and promote healthy root and grass growth. In addition, organic fertilizers Improve soil porosity, drainage and aeration, reduce compaction and improve the water holding capacity of the soil thereby helping grass resist drought. One estimate indicates that a 5% increase in organic matter quadruples the soils ability to hold and store water.
Weeds require high nitrate levels, poor soil structure and are indicators of poor soil health. Controlling weeds is all about soil building and chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides do nothing to build or improve soil structure. Hard, tight soils with low calcium and/or sulfur, low organic matter and low active biomass (microorganisms) promote weed growth. Loose, healthy soil aids in controlling weeds