A method for a geometry of a lateral comb drive for an in-plane, electrostatic force feedback, closed-loop, micromachined accelerometer or closed-loop Coriolis rate gyroscope device, or closed-loop capacitive pressure or force measuring device. A heat source may be attached to the inlet manifold and positioned to emit thermal radiation toward the air intake region to prevent the formation of ice thereon. The fertilizer containing polymer is buried within a growing medium and seed is planted over the fertilizer containing polymer.