Many organic fertilizers are similarly created. One way to make sure you pick the best organic lawn fertilizer for your needs is to do a soil test. Then once you obtain the results, look for the one that offers the nutrient content your soil needs. Most organic fertilizers contain most any nutrient your lawn may need, but not all of them will. Lets look at a few brands and what they have to offer.
Peace Of Mind by Smart Organics, premium lawn fertilizer.
The high content of nitrogen in this organic lawn fertilizer is immediately effective in starting the growth process of your lawn and inhibiting disease. It is organic so it is safe for the environment, and you.
It is effective for moderate and tropical climates however, the fertilizing schedule varies depending upon your climate. For moderate climates apply it in March, May, July & October. For tropical climates apply this organic lawn fertilizer in April, May, June, July & August.
Apply 4 lbs per 150 square feet of lawn, using a traditional lawn and garden spreader. After application, be sure to water the treated area thoroughly to facilitate the fertilizer reaching the soil.
The active ingredients are 1.5% humic acid derived from leonardite and mycorrihezae. It also contains feather meal, bone meal, sulfate of potash magnesia, bat guano, rock phosphate, kelp meal, & gypsum.
Pro-Gro 5-3-4
This organic lawn fertilizer works well in all climates. It is all natural and not toxic to pets or humans, and offers a high blend of nutrients. This is also a good fertilizer to use in your flower and vegetable gardens.
Use 15 to 20 lbs of this product per 1000 square feet of lawn you are treating. Apply using a lawn spreader, and water thoroughly after application. It is recommended to apply this organic lawn fertilizer any time between early and late spring.
This product contains a high nutrient blend of cottonseed meal, alfalfa meal, feather meal, rock phosphate, kelp meal, coco meal, blood meal, fish meal, crabmeal, dried whey, natural nitrate of soda, natural sulfate of potash & magnesium sulfate.
John & Bobs Soil Optomizer
This is a 100% organic lawn fertilizer that is non toxic, child and pet safe, and requires only a lite application, although more will not cause harm. It rejuvenates your soil to facilitate healthy growth and is easy to use. The iron content in this product is absorbed by the grass leaves, and provide a deep, rich green color.
Use approximately 3 lbs per 1000 square feet of lawn. It may be applied with a lawn spreader (not fully opened) or by casting handfuls (with a gloved hand) over existing lawn. Water thoroughly after application. so the organic lawn fertilizer can get into the soil.
This product is made with a blend of concentrated fully decomposed humus. The active ingredients are 14% humic acid from leonardite and .78% iron.
Cockadoodle DOO organic lawn fertilizer
This product is much different from the others, but still 100% organic. It is virtually odorless and they state that kids and pets can even safely play on the treated area, as soon as treatment is completed. This can be applied at any time of the year, and in any climate. This organic Lawn fertilizer feeds your yard continuously for up to 90 days.
Apply 10 lbs of cockadoodle DOO per 625 square feet of lawn to be fertilized. It comes in a granulated form so it is easy to spread, using a yard spreader, in the wide open position. Water thoroughly after application.
The nutrients in this formula are derived from… you probably guessed it… 100% chicken droppings It sports a PH of 7.5 and provides nitrogen, phosphate, potash & calcium.
A word of caution when applying organic lawn fertilizer to your lawn or garden:
Although organic and non toxic, always use a mask of some type during the application of organic fertilizer to your lawn. Unless you choose a liquid form, there will be small particles of fertilizer in the form of dust. Inhaling these dust particles should be avoided as they can irritate your lungs and the delicate mucous membranes throughout your respiratory tract.
Organic fertilizers are a great choice for helping to protect our environment, and promoting “green living”. They are much healthier for us, our family and our pets. If you are feeling really creative, you may want to look into composting, and creating your very own blend of organic material that will be rich in nutrients and safe for the world, your family and your gardens or yard. Although, it may not smell too pretty!
Sources: planetnatural.com. extremelygreen.com, arbico-organics.com, purebarnyard.com
