Does Fertilizer Work Better When Planting Something Or Regular Dirt ?
It depends on the type of plant and nutrient content of the soil. Some plants (like roses, tall fescue turfgrass) thrive in an slightly acidic environment (PH 6.0), others plants thrive in a more neutral or slightly alkali (PH 6.8-7.2) environment. A soil test (check with state or county cooperative extension) for around $10 can determine this easily.
A soil low in nutrients like potassium & phosphorous can be improved by adding a balanced fertilizer: 10-10-10 for instance. Most fertilizers container Nitrogen, an essential nutrient for plant growth. Added in the proper amount, Nitrogen will also improve conditions for growth. Since Nitrogen is soluable, it will move through soil rapidly and used by the plant. Most of time, the plant will use up nitrogen present in dirt & need to be amended by adding fertilizer, depending on the plant and its nitrogen requirements.
May 10th 2010 • 01:05
by GrassMan
Look up the best soil conditions for what you are planting.
Some plants will do great in plain ‘dirt’ – but even ‘plain dirt’ has a chemical make-up. Lots of plants do better with certain added nutrients that fertilizers have.
sounds like learning more about soil content would be helpful.
May 10th 2010 • 02:05
by bbyjelou
It depends on the type of plant and nutrient content of the soil. Some plants (like roses, tall fescue turfgrass) thrive in an slightly acidic environment (PH 6.0), others plants thrive in a more neutral or slightly alkali (PH 6.8-7.2) environment. A soil test (check with state or county cooperative extension) for around $10 can determine this easily.
A soil low in nutrients like potassium & phosphorous can be improved by adding a balanced fertilizer: 10-10-10 for instance. Most fertilizers container Nitrogen, an essential nutrient for plant growth. Added in the proper amount, Nitrogen will also improve conditions for growth. Since Nitrogen is soluable, it will move through soil rapidly and used by the plant. Most of time, the plant will use up nitrogen present in dirt & need to be amended by adding fertilizer, depending on the plant and its nitrogen requirements.
May 10th 2010 • 02:05
by querry
They go hand in hand .. & you need a green thum