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Benefits of Humic Acid As a Soil Conditioner

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The usage of humic acid in gardening is a relatively new idea, and it is not much popular yet in the gardening world. Also, only professional people seem to use it so far. Humic acid is also available only through the internet and the direct mail outlets so far. However, research shows that humic acid has excellent benefits for all types of plants and soil conditions so far. The acid is a combination of humic and folic acids. It is normally found in decomposed plants and animals. So, it provides a great source of nutrition to the soil and the plants. It improves the quality of the soil to a great extent, and even the deficient soils seem to grow plants well. The acid is introduced to clay or soil directly and breaks their composition up. It also allows air, moisture, and water to pass through the soil. So, the root penetration is higher among soil conditions that are rich in the acid. The acid also plays a critical role when it comes to the plants absorbing the nutrients. It unlocks t...

Soil Amendments and Organic Materials

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Soil amendments can improve the overall physical properties of soils. The amendments are mixed in with the soil, and then mulch is usually placed over the surface. The soil can then receive nutrients through the amendments. When choosing the best choice for soil amendments, they should be ones that can increase water and the capacity to hold nutrients. It will improve the overall aeration and water infiltration through the soil. Having wood products in the soil can tie up any nitrogen that is in the soil. One important tip that many people should know is that when you go to choose and use biosolids, you want to choose Grade 1 for the ultimate performance for your soil. A soil amendment is any solution or material that is added to soil in order to improve the physical properties of the soil, such as water retention, water infiltration, permeability, drainage, structure, and aeration. The goal of the soil amendment is to provide a better and more nourishing environment for roots. For a s...

Organic Fertilizer - Vegetable Based Fertilizers For Your Garden

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Organic fertilizers made from vegetation usually have low to moderate nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium value. The nutrients from this type of fertilizer are slow-release but become quickly available in the soil for your plants to use. Some organic fertilizers even provide extra doses of trace minerals and micro-nutrients . This type of fertilizer can be purchased at most local garden centers. Some of the most common plant-based fertilizers include the following ingredients Alfalfa meal is made from alfalfa plants and pressed into a pellet. It is a beneficial way to add nitrogen and potassium to the soil, along with trace minerals and growth stimulants. Adding it to your compost will speed up the composting process. Compost is a great way to add organic matter to your garden soil . It usually doesn't add much in nutrient value as just a plant-based fertilizer, but it does enhance and help to make available nutrients in the soil. Corn gluten meal is made from corn . It comes in a ...

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Liquid Lawn Fertilizer

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We are generally aware of the various dry forms of fertilizers available in the market as we all know that lawns that are regularly provided with fertilizers are long-lasting and better in condition. Nowadays, a new type of lawn fertilizer is available in the market that has taken all by surprise. This liquid lawn fertilizer is easy to handle and can be easily applied to the needed places. However, this fertilizer is day by day becoming one of the most demanded gardening items, but be sure to collect relative information about it and its forms. Advantages of Liquid Lawn Fertilizers As stated, the liquid fertilizers can be easily applied and show quicker responses as compared to the other general fertilizers available. Some of the advantages offered by this fertilizer include- · The application process is hassle-free as it does not involve any technical aspects of applying. · It s available in spray form, and thus can be easily and evenly sprayable on the lawn. It can also be applie...

The Need for Sustainable Agriculture

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With the current buzz about sustainability, here's the big question: Sustainable agriculture -- Is it in your future? These are tumultuous times. Global warming and environmental degradation are serious threats to the future of our world. The current economic situation is somewhat bleak and recovery is slow. Fear of the future is ever-present in many minds. The problem is that even if we acknowledge the environmental seriousness, the financial considerations, and the reservation we feel hold us back from making significant movement toward positive change. On the other hand, to do nothing spells certain disaster in our future. Sustainability has many definitions depending upon who is defining it! I define it as agricultural practices that consider, address and improve the environmental, social, and economic aspects of the operation. It's like a three-legged stool. There must be three legs of the same length and in some reasonable configuration in order to have balance and stabi...

Fish Emulsion fertilizer Advantages in agriculture

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Fish Emulsion fertilizer use as natural organic. This product contains high organic nitrogen content. Usually, it’s a superb soil conditioner and natural growth-promoting agent . Below are the advantages & application of Fish Emulsion fertilizer in agriculture. Benefits of Fish Emulsion Fertilizer 1. Improve Soil Fertility and Structure After fish protein fertilizer is applied to the soil, beneficial microorganisms within the soil proliferation rapidly, the activity is often increased by quite ten times, make the soil structure was optimized, protecting fertilizer significantly increased water retention ability. Long term use fish emulsion fertilizer can produce an outsized number of earthworms, make it loose fertile soil, improved the soil ecological, can make it hard to use within the soil nutrient elements form (slowly) into a usable form (available), increased the soil fertility. In addition, this fertilizer contains an outsized number of organic acids and active substances, w...

Organic Fertilizer Application Tips For Your Garden

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Let's start by defining and looking at the word organic. Organic simply means natural. Organic relates to the natural environment. Anything that is natural is organic for instance leaves are natural so they are organic, blood meal which is a by-product from animals is organic, even phosphorus which comes out of the ground is also organic.  The key to being successful and doing well in gardening lies in the soil and the best and safest way to improve the soil is through organic fertilizer. Once your soil is good and healthy everything else will fall into place and you will produce very big, healthy, and very tasty vegetables, plants, flowers, and so forth. So the trick is to boost and improve upon your soil, soil nature, soil fertility, and soil composition and the best way to do this is through organic fertilizer.   Improvement of the soil is what organic fertilizer is concerned with and is all about. Chemical-based and chemical fertilizers are not as good and effective ...