Maintaining an organic garden can be hard for some, but with the proper knowledge and tools life really can go smoothly.  You just need to consistently apply the correct techniques.  One such technique is to use compost as your organic garden fertilizer, rather than using a product from a bag at the store.

Using a compost helps the soil regain nutrients, which will support the growth of plants. Many gardeners have switched to this method because it provides the soil with vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy place to grow vegetables.  This happens most often when the compost is made up of organic food table scraps, and manure from organically fed livestock.  Having this pile of compost creates heat down in the soil, which aids in the breakdown of the compost and the release of the nutrients.

This is also a safer method to use, rather than chemicals.  One reason why it is safe to use an organic fertilizer is because when a member of the family, or even if your pet comes inside the garden, they will not be in contact with any chemicals that may harm them.  Of course, we do not want our pets coming in.  But what if this happens?  What if a deer or another animal comes by for a quick meal, and they are able to get through your garden fence?  We would not want to hurt a deer or rabbit with the chemicals that we have used on our plants.

Another great quality of an organic garden fertilizer, such as compost, is the ability to add more without hurting the plants. As your plants continue to grow, you can apply extra without being concerned about giving too much.  This is a concern you would have if you were applying a chemical based fertilizer.