Landscape Dreams LLC specializes in organic and sythetic lawn care that makes your property look its best year-round. Our professional and knowledgeable staff will enhance the look and value of your property.
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Synthetic (chemical) |
| Purchasing Convenience |
- Depending on the type of organic fertilizer used, it can be more expensive than synthetic fertilizers.
- Available bag sizes aren’t large or economical enough for homeowners.
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- Synthetic fertilizers are most commonly used, readily available, available in greater amounts, and generally, cost effective.
- Controlled-release pellets are more expensive.
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| Ease of Application |
- Some organic fertilizers are in their “raw” form, not pellets, and may take extra effort to distribute over large areas.
- Generally, no harm will result from over application or spills.
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- Use a fertilizer spreader according to manufacturer rates.
- Accidental over application, including overlapping rows when fertilizing, can cause lawns to burn.
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| Nutrients |
- Natural-based fertilizer nutrients can fluctuate.
- Micronutrients are typically present, providing some of the trace nutrients plants require.
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- Nutrient amounts are highly accurate.
- Blends can be formulated for specific needs.
- High nutrient concentrations may build-up in the soil, which may lead to leaching and run-off.
- Generally, don’t contain necessary micronutrients.
- If it contains water-soluble iron, it can stain concrete.
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| Rate of Nutrient Release |
- Nutrients are released at a rate plants can use, greatly reducing the chance of leaching or run-off.
- Microbes in the soil break down the organic material releasing the nutrients.
- Requires fewer applications, which means less work over time.
- Controlled growth that doesn’t over-stimulate plants, promotes stronger root growth for better disease and insect resistance.
- Reliant on soil temperature: cooler soil = slower release rate, which corresponds to the rate plants can take up nutrients.
- Poor quality soils depleted of beneficial microbes may delay results.
- Long lasting.
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- Synthetic fertilizers give lawns and gardens a quick, but short-lived, burst of nutrients, which can cause rapid growth at the expense of developing a strong root system.
- May see results in 1–2 weeks.
- More mowing will be required due to rapid growth.
- Water soluble in most forms.
- Because nutrients are released quickly more applications will be required.
- Many forms available: pellets, granules, liquid, tablets, spikes, and controlled-release.
- Short-term solution to a long-term need.
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| Impact on Soil |
- Promotes a healthy soil ecosystem.
- Provides organic material that decomposes, releases nutrients plants can use and feeds vital microorganisms, all important for rich, fertile soil.
- Improves soil texture, which increases water retention, particularly important in drought conditions.
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- Synthetic fertilizers contribute very little to the ecosystem or structure of the soil.
- May actually decrease soil fertility due to chemical nitrogen stimulating excessive microorganism growth, which, over time, depletes organic matter in the soil.
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| Plant Safety |
- In most cases, won’t burn plant leaves or roots.
- Manure should be composted for greatest safety.
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- Incorrect or over application may burn plants due to high concentrations of chemical nutrients, which are salts.
- Can cause excess top growth and stress roots.
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| Environmental Safety |
- Minimal, if any, run-off or leaching.
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- Since water releases nutrients, a significant amount of nutrients can be lost from run-off and leaching, sometimes up to one-third.
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Landscape Dreams
Landscape Dreams LLC specializes in landscape design and installation that makes your property look its best year-round. Our professional and knowledgeable staff will enhance the look and value of your property.
As a leading provider of landscape design and installation we take pride in offering professional and courteous service, specializing in:
- Patios
- Retaining Walls
- Trees
- Planting Beds
- Water Gardens
- Trimming
- and much more..
Contact us for landscaping, lawn care and snow removal at (763) 200-1130 today.
Landscape Dreams providing landscaping, lawn care and snow removal for businesses, retailers and individuals in Northfield, Lonsdale, and surrounding communities in Minnesota. Call Landscape Dreams for landscaping, lawn care and snow removal in the Minnesota, (763) 200-1130
Landscape Dreams services include Landscaping, Lawn Care and Snow Removal.
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