Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like rivers, streams—or even the ocean for those of us who live near the shore? -- Linda Reddington, Manahawkin, NJWith the advent of the so-called Green Revolution in the second half of the 20th century—when farmers began to use technological advances to boost yields—synthetic fertilizers, … [Read more...]
Getting To Know Fertilizer Sprayers & Dusters
Fertilizing your vegetable garden is very important to its growth and health. There are some tools that make fertilizing easier - sprayers and dusters. Fertilizer sprayers come in many different varieties, but have one common goal; to properly distribute fertilizers and other liquid mixtures. Sprayers can also be used to apply liquid pesticides and fungicides. A few days ago we discussed organic pesticides, so here are some common sprayers and … [Read more...]
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