Forms of Fertilizer

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Superior 1. Granular Fertilizers

POLYON timed-release fertilizer These types of fertilizers are in granules and are the most common bagged products.

They are applied with a spreader, or worked into the ground
They are a good value because they last longer than solubles

Example: Lawn and garden fertilizers containing POLYON that feed for 2, 3, 6, or 9 months.

Messy 2. Water Soluble Fertilizer

These types of fertilizers are designed to dissolve in water.

They can cause salts to build up in the soil and burn plants
They are expensive compared to granular fertilizers
They last only 1 to 2 weeks before needing to be reapplied
They can be messy to mix and apply
They can serve well as a supplement to granular fertilizers, especially with plants growing in containers outdoors

Example: Blue, powdery types that you dissolve in water.

Limited 3. Natural Organic Fertilizers

These types are processed organic materials such as manure, dried blood, or bone meal.

They have a low level of nutrients compared to most granular fertilizers
They are popular with organic gardeners who object to inorganic granular or water soluble forms
They are relatively expensive when compared to granular fertilizers

Example: Manures, Bone Meal, and Blood Meal are the most common sources for gardeners who prefer to fertilize this way.

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Superior	1. Granular Fertilizers
POLYON timed-release fertilizer	These types of fertilizers are in granules and are the most common bagged products. They are applied with a spreader, or worked into the ground They are a good value because they last longer than solubles Example: Lawn and garden fertilizers containing POLYON that feed for 2, 3, 6, or 9 months.
Messy	2. Water Soluble Fertilizer
	These types of fertilizers are designed to dissolve in water. They can cause salts to build up in the soil and burn plants They are expensive compared to granular fertilizers They last only 1 to 2 weeks before needing to be reapplied They can be messy to mix and apply They can serve well as a supplement to granular fertilizers, especially with plants growing in containers outdoors Example: Blue, powdery types that you dissolve in water.
Limited	3. Natural Organic Fertilizers
	These types are processed organic materials such as manure, dried blood, or bone meal. They have a low level of nutrients compared to most granular fertilizers They are popular with organic gardeners who object to inorganic granular or water soluble forms They are relatively expensive when compared to granular fertilizers Example: Manures, Bone Meal, and Blood Meal are the most common sources for gardeners who prefer to fertilize this way.