Why You Should Use Both Granules and Liquid Fertiliser for a Healthier, Thriving Garden
When it comes to organic gardening, understanding the role of different fertilisers is key to nurturing your plants. At GuanoBoost, we believe in combining both granules and liquid fertilisers for optimal results. But why use both? Each type of fertiliser offers unique benefits that, when used together, can supercharge your garden's growth and sustainability. Here’s why.
1. Different Nutrient Release Rates
Granular fertilisers are known for their slow-release properties. When you apply granules to your soil, they break down over time, gradually releasing nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. This ensures that your plants receive a steady supply of essential nutrients over weeks or even months.
In contrast, liquid fertilisers offer a more immediate release of nutrients. When applied, the nutrients are quickly absorbed by the plants, making them perfect for giving your garden a rapid boost during critical growth periods. This combination of slow and fast nutrient delivery helps keep your plants fed in the short and long term.
2. Enhanced Soil Health
Granules, especially those derived from organic sources like GuanoBoost, contribute to long-term soil health. As they break down, they improve the structure of the soil, encouraging beneficial microbial activity and increasing the soil’s water retention capacity. This is particularly important in organic gardening, where the health of the soil directly affects the quality and productivity of your plants.
Liquid fertilisers, while focusing on feeding the plant directly, can also complement the work of granules by ensuring that the immediate needs of your plants are met without exhausting the soil’s nutrient reserves. Together, they create a balanced environment where both plants and soil can thrive.
3. Targeted vs. Broad Application
Using granules allows for a more broad application of nutrients across your garden, whether you’re treating a lawn, flowerbed or vegetable patch. Granules are ideal for slow and steady feeding over large areas.
On the other hand, liquid fertilisers are great for targeted feeding. If you have plants that are struggling or need an extra boost, a quick application of liquid fertiliser can help them recover. By using both types, you ensure every plant in your garden gets what it needs, when it needs it.
4. A Balanced Approach to Feeding
Plants have different needs at various stages of their life cycle. Seedlings and young plants often require a higher concentration of certain nutrients to establish strong roots and early growth. Mature plants, on the other hand, may need more potassium to support flowering or fruiting.
Granular fertilisers are excellent for supporting the long-term growth of established plants, while liquid fertilisers can be fine-tuned to address specific nutrient deficiencies. Together, they allow for a more balanced and responsive feeding schedule that evolves with your garden.
5. Increased Resilience and Yields
By combining the strengths of granules and liquid fertilisers, you’re giving your plants the best of both worlds. The steady release of nutrients from granules ensures that your plants are continually supported, even during periods of drought or poor weather. Meanwhile, the instant boost from liquid fertilisers provides the extra push plants need during critical times like flowering or fruiting seasons.
This combination can result in higher yields, more robust growth and plants that are better equipped to resist pests, diseases and environmental stressors.
6. Sustainable and Organic Gardening
At GuanoBoost, we believe in the power of organic fertilisers to promote sustainable gardening practices. Our granules and liquid fertilisers are both made from natural ingredients that work in harmony with your garden’s ecosystem. By using both forms of fertiliser, you’re not only feeding your plants but also nurturing a healthy soil environment that will continue to support plant life for years to come.
Combining granules and liquid fertilisers also reduces the need for chemical alternatives, which can harm beneficial insects and microorganisms. A balanced, organic approach keeps your garden safe for pollinators like bees and butterflies and encourages a biodiverse, thriving space.
How to Use Granules and Liquid Fertiliser Together
It’s simple to get started. Here’s a quick guide on how to incorporate both types of fertiliser into your garden care routine:
- Granules: Apply GuanoBoost granules during planting or at the start of the growing season. Sprinkle them evenly around the base of your plants and gently work them into the soil. For lawns or larger areas, spread the granules using a broadcast spreader.
- Liquid Fertiliser: Use GuanoBoost liquid fertiliser when plants need an extra lift—during periods of rapid growth, flowering, or fruiting. Mix it according to the instructions and apply it as a foliar feed or drench directly onto the soil around the plants.
By alternating between these two forms of fertiliser or using them in tandem, you’ll ensure your garden gets the consistent, comprehensive nutrition it needs for lush, healthy growth.
Conclusion
Using both granules and liquid fertilisers from GuanoBoost is a powerful strategy for maintaining a thriving organic garden. While granules provide long-lasting support, liquid fertilisers offer a quick, targeted boost when your plants need it most. Together, they work to enhance soil health, improve plant resilience and promote sustainable gardening practices.
Give your garden the best care possible with GuanoBoost's range of organic fertilisers. Your plants—and the environment—will thank you!