The excessive use of toxic chemical fertilizers not only harms the plants (and also us if we eat them), but they also do a lot of damage to the soil. The effect is the same as that of erosion: loss of fertility. Once the nutrients are lost, there is not a single plant that can grow on it.
You may find it a bit curious, because at the end of the day with fertilizers it is intended that a land has more nutrients. However, we must bear in mind that under the ground that we walk there is an entire ecosystem (insects, fungi, bacteria, etc.) that, with the use of these products, is seriously damaged. Because, we are going to explain to you how to improve soil fertility.
Pay with organic products
There are many things we can do, but let's start with the basics: every time we have to fertilize the plants we will use natural products, that is, organic. With them, we will get a much richer soil, and that will be reflected in the plants themselves.
Some examples of these fertilizers are: guano, herbivorous animal manure, compost, mulch, tea bags, or egg and banana peels. It is also highly recommended to bury cut grass, especially if they are legumes since they are rich in nitrogen.
Plant plants that adapt to the climate
One of the things that humans sometimes do -among which I include myself- is to think first about the plant that we like and then about the characteristics of the terrain and the climate that we have. And this is a mistake.
But how does that affect soil fertility? It can affect if we plant plants that need many nutrients, such as eucalyptus, Ficus, or even pine among others, in poor soil. Because, the most advisable thing will always be to choose native plants, whose root system we know in advance will be "respectful" with the earth.
Using drip irrigation systems
They are the best, since as the water falls in the form of a drop the terrain can absorb it much more easily. When it falls in the form of a jet, and also one with a lot of power like the one that comes out of the hose, we do not realize it but we could break the first layer of the ground, eroding it.
In addition, with the drip irrigation not only erosion is avoided, but also water loss.
Do not burn
When you have a mountain of grass or pruning debris, I fully understand that you want to get it out of the way as soon as possible, especially if the garden is rather small. But, How about composting it? It is a way to increase the fertility of the soil without damaging it at all.
All the nutrients they contain will go to it, making the plants look beautiful. So if you want to do how to compost, you just have to do click here.
Treat pests and diseases with natural products
A well watered and fertilized plant will hardly be affected by pests and diseases; still, this does not mean that it cannot happen. Therefore, when that happens, it is best to use natural products to treat them.
Although of course you can also do something to avoid problems, such as placing chromatic sticky traps (yellow and blue) to control insects such as aphids or whiteflies, or to plant insect repellent plants (lavender, rosemary, among others).
With these tips, you will see how you will increase the fertility of the soil and the quality of the cultivated plants.