It is important to understand organics and how they operate in relation to synthetics. Organics strengthen the structure of your soils. They allow your soil to have an increased water holding capacity. This, in turn, creates increased root mass by suspending water in the top soil, allowing it to be readily available to the plant when needed. An increased root mass grants the plant or tree more absorption area where it can receive the necessary nutrients from the soil.

More Nutrients = Stronger Plants

As the plants become healthier, they are able to fend off most pests and disease on their hold. Remember, plants are inherently healthy. If your property has most recently been treating with synthetics, it could take up the 3 years to detoxify. Regular use of organic fertilizers and pest control will further your property’s ability to maximize the nutrients and microorganisms embedded.

Organic Fertilization

Organic fertilizers provide your property with the highest nutrition possible. The most prevalent qualities of an organic fertilizer are:

• Multiple sources of nutrients within the organic program
• 100 % slow release, non-burning
• Consistent absorption rate
• Vast array of minerals
• Dependable food source for beneficial microbes

By providing high levels of nutrition, the microorganisms within the soil with flourish. This leads to high populations of earthworms and other beneficial creatures that assist in resisting soil compaction. The organics fertilizers possess a more complex chemical composition which allows them to offer a residual effect. What is left behind is the ever important Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium mix that all plant material need. No additional fillers or salts prevalent in synthetics.

The high quality organics that Envy Exteriors recommends possess the characteristics. Lower grade products can carry Potassium Chlorite and Poultry bi-products, which can be detrimental to your plant’s health.

Pest and Disease Control

The basis of an organic program is to strengthen your plants and lawn to the level that they will be able to fight off pests and disease on their own. This is achieved by committing to a regular treatment of organics. Synthetic treatments can cause a diminished population of beneficial insects. Most insects have a purpose to fulfill within the balance of our ecological system. The few non-beneficial insects can be deterred by organic products and move on to another location. In rare cases, an infestation may occur, requiring the use of a powerful synthetic. Returning to organics is important, as it will allow your property to reset the its natural balance.

Weed Control

Most weeds can be controlled through organic methods. It is important to monitor your soil conditions to be sure the chemical balance is correct for what you are growing. As mentioned previously, healthy plants fend off most pests. A dense lawn will choke out any weeds that my infiltrate it. Plant density will create shade, which is not conducive to weed development, in most cases. Proper nutrition can greatly reduce weeds in the first year of an organic program.