The SOUL Organic Land Care Standard says using bone meal for plants is only allowed if the product is guaranteed to be free of the prions associated with Mad Cow Disease. It is difficult to guarantee this and many scientists are concerned. Besides, we have better options.
Thursday 26 May 2011
Monday 23 May 2011
How Liming With Dolomite Lime Can Damage Your Garden
Many gardeners are now using dolomite lime in their garden, thanks to the successful marketing strategy of the people behind the dolomite industry. They actually do a pretty good job in selling dolomite lime because more and more people are now persuaded to apply this product in their gardens.
They're right when they say that fertilizing is best done when aerating a lawn, but for the most part, dolomite is the wrong fertilizer.
They're right when they say that fertilizing is best done when aerating a lawn, but for the most part, dolomite is the wrong fertilizer.