Compost vs. Fertilizer Lawn Care

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When it comes to caring for your lawn, you probably want to get the greenest and most lush-looking grass possible. In fact, you may pride yourself on making your lawn look better than all of your neighbors’ lawns. If you’ve been using fertilizers to achieve these results, you may want to take a minute to learn about some of the benefits that compost can offer in addition to lowering the risks associated with chemical fertilizers.

At A1 Organics, we pride ourselves on being Colorado’s leader in organic recycling, and offering you the certified compost and premium mulch you need to help your lawn look its best. Contact us today to learn more about our closed-loop sustainable business, and access the high-quality, certified landscape products you need in Denver and across the Front Range.

What Is Compost?

Compost consists of organic material that has been mixed together and allowed to naturally decompose over time. Due to the variety of organic matter used to make compost — grass clippings, vegetable waste, coffee grounds, raked leaves, and more, compost provides a wealth of benefits for your lawn and garden.

Benefits of Compost

There are a number of benefits you can enjoy when you use compost. Whether you use it on your lawn, in your landscaping, or in your garden, you’re sure to see some of the most beautifully green plant life due to this rich organic diet.

  • Compost is completely organic and environmentally friendly
  • It improves the soil structure by increasing the nutrient content
  • It releases these nutrients in a slow and steady manner, providing a constant source of food
  • Compost helps sandy soil retain moisture and improves drainage for clay soil
  • It protects against erosion and drought
  • Compost helps with weed control
  • And much more!

Disadvantages of Fertilizer

While many people rely on fertilizer to do the same things that compost does, there are some inherent dangers when you work with chemicals. There are a multitude of warnings and directions on the packaging to ensure you know how to use the product safely. In addition to these dangers, though, there are other disadvantages you need to be aware of.

  • Fertilizer is not a long-lasting solution, which means you’ll have to perform multiple applications
  • It can’t support all of the nutrient needs of all the plants in your lawn and garden
  • It is not beneficial for soil
  • Overuse of fertilizers can harm the environment and be released into underground water through runoff
  • When it gets into the water, it can spur the growth of algae and deplete oxygen for the fish due to its excess nitrogen

Organic Landscape Supply in Denver

At A1 Organics, we know that you want a gorgeous and healthy lawn, and we can help. When you’re ready to work on your landscape or garden, be sure to contact us about the best type of compost or mulch you should use to help you achieve your goals. We take all of the hassle out of making compost for you, and simply provide you with the rich organic material you need to enjoy a green lawn all summer long. Get started today!

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