- This chemical acidifies soil, can burn plant leaves and roots, and can slow release of potassium. Potassium is needed for the healthy development of many garden veggies.
- This chemical can slow the uptake of nitrogen from soil and holds excess chlorine which can burn plant roots/leaves.
- Although you may see an apparently healthy garden that yields many tomatoes, squash and cucumbers, synthetic fertilizers are also leeching much-needed nutrients from the soil. And, the chemicals in the soil are eventually absorbed into the fresh veggies you're growing.
- Compost is the best alternative to synthetic fertilizers. It is available at most local home improvement stores and is much cheaper.
- Compost works by slowly releasing nutrients into the soil. It can also increase water retention in sandy soil and improve drainage in thicker soils. Compost may also prevent fungal diseases and pest invasions in your garden.
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