There are many garden fertilizers on the market. You may find ones designed for growth boosts to tomatoes or other vegetable plants. You may also find some specifically designed for roses and other flowers. One label you will see more of lately is organic. Before you grab an organic garden fertilizer, there are a few things you should know about what organic means when it comes to fertilizers.

Materials in Organic Options

One of the first things you need to know is what organic garden fertilizers are generally made out of. The reason this is important is because certain garden items, like certain flowers or vegetables, may not grow well if certain items are used. Most organic fertilizers are made from plant and animal by products as well as forms of rock based materials. When you choose an organic option you will need to look at the percentages of these materials that is used. For example, some plants do best in low gravel but high cow manure based fertilizers. Other plants may need more gravel and little animal by products.

Increased Soil Workability

One of the benefits to using an organic fertilizer is how they help the soil that is already present. For example, if you have a soil that is dense enough for your needs but it is not rich enough in minerals, then organic garden fertilizers may be able to help. Because they are natural and made of natural options rather than chemicals, they can naturally help the soil become more workable and easier to grow in and develop. This can also help in gardens that are being developed and need to have the soil enriched for a time before planting season begins.

Labeling Considerations

One of the considerations you need to keep in mind with organic labeled garden fertilizers is what organic means to that specific fertilizer. For example, you  may find that some companies have an organic label and that label actually refers to the packaging. It may also refer to natural chemicals being used, like ammonia. In some cases, the organic label refers to a small percentage of the items used in the making of the fertilizer are organic. Make sure you know what the organic label on the fertilizer refers to before you buy it based on the label alone.

These are only three things you need to know about organic garden fertilizers. If you are ready to pick on for your gardening needs, visit your local landscape and garden supply stores. They can help you with options, supplies and usage-related questions.