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Earth-Friendly Fertilizers
Fertilizers sold by retailers meeting the “Earth-Friendly” criteria established by the Healthy Lawns and Gardens Technical Advisory Committee, April 2007
Earth-Friendly Criteria
Criteria for designation as an earth-friendly fertilizer:
Earth-Friendly Criteria
Criteria for designation as an earth-friendly fertilizer:
- Slow-release nitrogen:
- Natural organic fertilizer; or
- Synthetic fertilizer with 50% or more W.I.N. or controlled-release component
- Low-phosphorus or no-phosphorus:
- Ratio of nitrogen-to-phosphate is 5:1 or greater
- Free of all pesticides (including herbicides); no weed-and-feed.
Fertilizers
| Brand Name |
N-P-K | Percentage Slow-Release Nitrogen |
|---|---|---|
| Corn Gluten Products |
9-0-0 | 85% |
| Clean Green Soy Fertilizer |
7-0-0 |
High |
| Fertrell Lawn Fertilizers |
9-1-4 or 8-1-8 |
70% - 855 |
| Leso Professional Turf Fertilizer |
32-0-10 | 67% |
| Ringer Lawn Restore |
10-2-6 | 76% |
| Scotts Organic Choice Lawn Food |
11-2-2 | 91% |
| Soil Science |
5-0-7 | High |
| Sustane (Lesco product) |
18-1-8 | 79% |
| Turf Nurture |
15-2-7 | 75% |
Other Information
Other products meeting these criteria may be available. If you are aware of other products, please email the Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority or call 248-288-5150. See the Healthy Landscapes website for healthy lawn care tips and store locations.
Other products meeting these criteria may be available. If you are aware of other products, please email the Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority or call 248-288-5150. See the Healthy Landscapes website for healthy lawn care tips and store locations.