Backyard Reflections

A proper amount of fertilizers encourage plants to produce buds and flowers to produce fruit. Undeniably, the great results make it tempting to give your vegetation more fertilizer. This is a big mistake. Here, Backyard Reflections, a lighting design landscape and lawn maintenance contractor, talks about the common signs you are overfertilizing your plants. 

Importance of Fertilizers

Because most soil does not provide the essential nutrients needed for optimal growth, plants need to be fertilized. Even if the existing soil in your garden is healthy, as your plants grow, they absorb nutrients and leave the soil less fertile in the process.

Signs of Overfertilization

• Yellowing and wilting of lower plant leaves
• Rotting roots
• Browning of leaf tips
• Slow to no growth
• The crust of fertilizer on the soil surface

Overfertilization can actually stunt the growth of the plants and leave them weak and vulnerable to diseases and pests, potentially leading to the ultimate demise of the plants. Too much fertilizer can also be bad for the environment, add leading outdoor living contractors. If you add too much fertilizer, the excess will leach into the groundwater, rivers, and oceans.

How to Save an Overfertilized Plant

If you suspect you may have a buildup of fertilizer in your plants, treat the area as soon as possible. You can scoop up as much of the fertilizer as possible if the case is spillage. For overfertilized soil, the only thing you can do is flush the soil with as much water as it will hold over the next few days. Remove wilted or burned leaves. Finally, reconsider the amount of fertilizer you are using.

For top-quality residential landscape services in Minnesota, look no further than Backyard Reflections. Our certified team of design/build professionals aims to provide the style and functionality you expect for your outdoor space. To schedule a consultation, call (320) 640-2626 in Annandale or (218) 220-2785 in Nisswa. Or, you may also fill out our convenient contact form.