There are several reasons why some gardeners avoid mineral fertilizers. The most popular are harm to health and deterioration of soil quality.
As for the last argument, gardeners are afraid of increasing the acidity of the soil.
Should we be afraid of mineral fertilizers, writes Aif.ru with reference to an expert.
Are mineral fertilizers harmful?
Ideally, mineral supplements should be combined with organic fertilizers.
An overdose of mineral substances really does threaten soil degradation, causing it to lose its ability to self-restore.
The Truth About Acidity
Concerns about soil acidity are also not unfounded.
This can happen when you overuse nitrogen fertilizers, fresh manure or bird droppings.
In each of these cases, the dosage must be strictly observed.
Can it be fixed?
But even if a mistake is made in the calculations, the soil in the garden can be saved.
If the acidity is high, you can add wood ash, which, despite its simplicity, copes with the problem perfectly.
Earlier we talked about how experienced gardeners use currants .
