Most health professional and scientists agree that pesticides and herbicides are harmful.
In the right amount they can kill you; In small amounts they probably takes years off our lives
Let's talk cold hard facts. A study done by the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) tested 29 fertilizers
from 12 states for 22 toxic metals. Their report "WASTE LANDS: THE THREAT OF TOXIC FERTILIZER"
documents the results of these fertilizer samples and demonstrates that the problem of toxic fertilizers is widespread.
Their testing showed that 29 fertilizers tested contained 22 toxic heavy metals, many of which are known carcinogens
or are considered possible cancer causing agents. Four of these fertilizers were brand name fertilizers
marketed to unknowing consumers who generally apply these product in even greater amounts than recommended by the
manufacturer. At least one of the fertilizers tested is a MAJOR brand used by a large percentage of commercial landscape
companies. Toxic waste that is heavily regulated if a company chooses to try and "dispose" of it, but is virtually unguarded
if they give it to chemical fertilizer companies as filler material?
Read the report for yourself at their website: Waste Lands: The Threat Of Toxic Fertilizer.
Certainly not because they are safer. So, why? Because they work better?
Because they are easier to apply? Because they are cheaper?
Fully formulated, all natural, organic fertilizer products will outperform chemical fertilizers every time,
especially over long term use (and many times even over the short term).