The Problem with Chemicals

The most commonly used chemical fertilizers are comprised of strong salts of one kind or another. And salts are toxic to the living organisms in soil. Your plants actually like the boost chemicals provide, but your soil does not.

Healthy soil contains an entire web of life - from single cell protozoa to 6” earthworms that create the natural and organic food that plants must have in order to thrive.

The more chemical fertilizer you use season after season, the fewer beneficial microscopic creatures survive in your soil and the more likely it is that you will be plagued with plant pests and diseases, problems traditionally treated with yet more toxic chemicals.

Plus, as more and more chemicals are applied to maintain plant life in deteriorating soil, more damaging runoff occurs. This runoff pollutes streams, rivers and lakes, poisons essential sources of drinking water and harms the eco-system of surrounding the areas.

Playing on chemically treated lawns, kids and pets are at risk, too. They can accidentally pick up the materials on their hands, feet and clothing. These hazardous chemicals can then be rubbed into eyes and noses, or even ingested.

You can end this chemical dependency, turn the downward spiral around and witness your yard recovering, naturally.

Vibrant soil is the key to pest and disease prevention. Healthy soil also maximizes garden beauty and production in the simplest, most convenient and miraculous ways.

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