Use organic fertilizer

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Why It Matters

Organic fertilizers can keep your yard from becoming a hotbed of harmful chemicals.

Benefits for You

If you create your own organic fertilizer from compost instead of store-bought fertilizer, you could save $25 a year.

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  • How To Start

    Ditch the synthetic fertilizers and buy organic instead. Plenty of stores, including Home Depot and Amazon, have organic options.

  • What Comes Next

    If you compost your food or yard scraps, try feeding it to your garden as a free source of nutritious plant food.

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