Garden & Greenhouse November 2018 Issue | Page 18

Final Stop® Weed Killer is a non-selective herbi- cide capable of killing broadleaf weeds, foxtail, and even crabgrass. In order for our species to heal the planet, we must reject the use of an arse- nal of chemical products. Instead, we need to turn to a company like Dr. Earth® whose priority has always been to create effective products that are derived from Mother Nature, but are not harm- ful to her. most immediately to the plants. Dr. Earth® has many different liquid fertilizers available, including formula- tions for vegetable gardens, roses and flowers, buds and blooms, lawn care, fruits and berries, acid loving plants, and cacti and succulents. Other formulations include a Pure Gold® All-purpose Liquid Fertilizer and specific starter and root care blends. The all-purpose Pure Gold® fertilizer stands out due to its diverse blend of essential macronutrients, micronutrients, and trace minerals. Liquid fertilizers are not necessarily meant to replace all dry fertilizers, but, rather, to be used in conjunction. For outdoor horticulturists, liquid fertilizers are especially effective as supplemental nu- trition during the later stages of the season. The Dr. Earth® liquid fertilizers come in concentrated form. Put another way, a little goes a long way and they should be diluted in water according to the application instructions. Final Stop® Sprays As mentioned previously, Dr. Earth® is the only manufacturer to have exclusively certified organic products in every horticultural category, including in- secticides and herbicides. The Final Stop® product line includes 100% organic pesticides and herbicides that are just as effective as their chemical counterparts. One particular product, the Final Stop® Weed Killer, is just as effective as a popular chemical herbicide (which has been in the spotlight lately for its devastating ef- fects on pollinators and the environment). In short, the Final Stop® Weed Killer is capable of perform- ing just as well as its harsh chemical nemesis. More and more people are starting to realize that chemical herbicides have a long-lasting, harmful effect on the soil, water, and wildlife. Final Stop® Weed Killer is an alternative that consumers can use without harming themselves, their pets, or the planet. Most importantly, Final Stop® Weed Killer is extremely effective at kill- ing weeds and acts quickly (it kills weeds in an hour). Like the popular chemical herbicides on the market, 18 Quest for Real Sustainability In all industries, there is waste. If we really want a healthy planet in the future, we need to act now and find sustainable methods that reduce, recycle, repur- pose, or eliminate waste products. Every day we all make numerous decisions that affect the environment. From the food we eat to the transportation method we choose, there are many choices we make in our everyday lives that will influence the future health of our planet. Dr. Earth® is a company that encourages people to pay attention to food and product labels and to be conscious of water use. To boycott companies that put profits above the health of our people and planet. Because Dr. Earth® is so confident of its own procedures and products, it encourages consumers to take a moment to consider the products they are purchasing: to read the ingredient label or research a company’s manufacturing procedures and input prod- ucts. Most importantly, Dr. Earth® wants people to use their voices and be heard. One of Dr. Earth®’s specific visions for sustain- ability is utilizing the waste created by supermarkets. Eight to ten percent of all meats and vegetables are thrown out by supermarkets because they are not sold in time. To help counteract such massive waste, Dr. Earth® has teamed up with a company that collects waste food from supermarkets. The would-be waste is then converted into quality organic fertilizers. The waste collection company uses a large food waste digester machine to brew the organic waste into a carbon-rich, certified organic fertilizer. Dr. Earth® uses that freshly created fertilizer as an ingredient in its liq- uid fertilizer blends. Dr. Earth® sees this process as a perfect fit to its quest for sustainability. Instead of food waste rotting away in some landfill, it can be repur- posed into a rich, organic fertilizer and used to grow a healthy garden. This kind of progressive and bold ac- tion is what Dr. Earth® is all about. It is always on the search for methods, techniques, or products that can help solve real world issues. www.GardenandGreenhouse.net November 2018