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.
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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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