For lawns, vegetable, herb, and flower gardens, and general landscaping: Apply 10 lbs. to each 1000 square feet for most soils. When soil is in poor condition, double the initial application and water in with GardenIQ’s Nitron A-35.
Fish Meal provides a high level of net energy to plans in a gradual, constant release of nutrients. It helps rebuild soil and boosts plant growth. It is 100% natural, and safe for children and pets.
Why Natural is Better
The National Gardening Association reported that in 2005, American consumers spent 35.2 billion on lawn and garden products. Many of these products are chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The average homeowner uses 10 times more chemicals per acre than a farmer! Chemical fertilizers are made from non-renewable resources and petroleum products. These chemicals end up depleting the soil and polluting our water.
Making the switch to organic, all-natural products such as Fish Meal for your lawn and garden is easy and economical. Organic gardening products work with your soil and plants to enhance your lawn and garden naturally and safely. Over time, you build healthy soil and reduce the costs associated with chemically treating your lawn. Not only does organic gardening save you money, it also means cleaner land, cleaner water, and healthier families.
More on Building Your Lawn and Garden SoilAlong with using Fish Meal as an organic fertilizer for your lawn and garden, consider composting as well. Composting is a simple way to enhance your soil and reduce waste. Compost is the end product of a process that involves organic (once living) material and tiny organisms such as bacteria, fungi, worms, and insects. These organisms break down the material into humus, a natural soil amendment.
Materials for Compost
- Kitchen Scraps: This includes vegetable and fruit peelings, eggshells, rinds, teabags, and coffee grinds. Meat and dairy products should be avoided as they can attract pests.
- Grass Clippings A great source of nitrogen!
- Garden Refuse Deadheaded flowers and weak plants are fine; just don’t add any weeds that have persistent roots.
- Dried Leaves After the kids jump through the pile, add them to your compost bin!
Why throw this material in plastic garbage bags that end up in the landfill when you can use them in your garden? The best part is that composting is free! You can make your own compost bin, or simply start a pile in the back of your yard. Once the pile turns to a brown, crumbly substance, spread it on your lawn or garden. This will improve your soil’s aeration, structure, and texture, as well as its ability to hold water. Compost has nutrients that your plants need such as nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus.