- What makes Dr. Earth fertilizers different from synthetic ones?
- Most Dr. Earth formulas are organic and list ingredients such as fish bone meal, feather meal, soft rock phosphate and kelp. They feed through soil microbes, so they release more slowly than synthetic salts and are less likely to burn roots. The trade-off is a slower start and a stronger smell than synthetic granules.
- Which Dr. Earth fertilizer should I use for fruit trees?
- Natural Wonder Premium Fruit Tree Fertilizer is blended for fruit and nut trees, with the calcium and trace minerals that fruiting crops draw on. Apply it around the drip line in early spring and again after harvest. For general garden beds and containers, Pure Gold 2-2-2 is the milder all-purpose choice.
- How often should I apply Dr. Earth all-purpose fertilizer?
- For established plants, most gardeners apply Pure Gold 2-2-2 about once a month during the growing season. For new plantings, mix it into the backfill soil at planting and then reapply monthly. Because it is organic and slow-release, over-applying is less damaging than with synthetic fertilizer, but more is not better.
- Does Dr. Earth offer a warranty or satisfaction guarantee?
- Dr. Earth does not publish a general product warranty on its retail packaging. Defective or damaged bags are usually handled by the retailer that sold them, so keep your receipt. Check the retailer's return window before you open a bag.
- Is Dr. Earth fertilizer safe around pets and children?
- The organic ingredients are low in toxicity, but the fish and feather meal base can attract dogs, so work it into the soil and water it in. Store bags sealed and out of reach. Wash hands after handling, as with any fertilizer.
- Are there Dr. Earth discount codes?
- Deal.ai checks what Dr. Earth products actually cost at every store, so a real markdown shows on this page as a deal as soon as it starts, and each product's page has its price history to tell a sale from its usual price.