April is here, and it is time to make our lawns look lush and beautiful. Oftentimes we use fertilizers to promote healthy and timely growth of our grass. Despite the wonderful effect that fertilizers may have on our lawns, they can be very detrimental to the environment. The main issue is that a lot of fertilizers contain the element phosphorus, which enhances plant growth. However, rainfall causes phosphorus and other elements to run off into the various bodies of water surrounding our communities. Phosphorus is a natural element that is necessary to life, but too much of it can create an over-abundance of plant life within bodies of water. When this happens, the natural balance of eco-systems can be destroyed. Additionally, excess phosphorus run-off has a negative impact on animal life due to reduction of available oxygen caused by the excess plant life. When this happens, bodies of water turn green and unattractive. Consequently, fishermen are negatively impacted by low fish populations, thereby having a deleterious effect on the economy.
Please do your part this spring and take the environment into consideration. Look for fertilizers that are phosphorus free!!
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