The overuse of fertilisers has had considerable impact upon the environment and human and animal health.  The chemicals in fertilisers pollute the air, the land and are washed into rivers and underground water sources.   The drive for profit in industry unfortunately means that businesses strive for higher crop yields at the expense of the world we live in.   Thankfully the use of fertilisers in agriculture has dropped from an all time high in the 80s and there are now more controls in place.

In our gardens, we too, often overuse synthetic fertilisers with little regard to the possible health dangers and the impact on the environment.    Many ingredients list of some fertilisers read like the contents of a slaughterhouse, and with the concerns about BSE, Foot & Mouth, E Coli and Salmonella, the use of many commercial fertilisers poses even more potential risks.  

Organic, natural fertilisers stimulate growth in a harmonious way and help to improve soil structure. Practical alternatives to synthetic fertilisers utilise a range of natural substances such as seaweed, rapeseed and rock phosphate.