You can also add organic materials like sawdust, pine needles, and peat moss to aid in changing the pH level. When adding fertilizer to the soil you want to check for the three major elements. You will always see these listed on the top of the nutrient content labels when you buy fertilizer. Nitrogen is the key element needed for producing healthy leaves and new growth. Phosphorus is essential for developing healthy stems, blossoms, and fruit.
Potassium is essential for strong roots.
There are thirteen other trace elements that are essential to a healthy fertile soil and strong plant growth. Manganese Iron Copper Molybdenum Zinc Chlorine All of these elements with the exception of molybdenum are also essential building blocks for healthy human and animal growth. If any of these nutrients and trace minerals are unbalanced your plants will be week and more susceptible to attack from pests and diseases. So before you reach for that miracle grow and deplete your soil further, put some elbow grease into your garden and improve the tilth of your soil and watch your flowers, fruits, and vegetables put forth a bountiful garden. All rights reserved.