Feeding plants
Native soil often lacks the nutrients required for plants to reach their
full potential. Regular feeding ensures beautiful blooms and fruit while
building your plants’ resistance to harsh weather and disease.
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Without
It’s all about the nutrients
Plant food delivers three main nutrients to plants: Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium.
Nitrogen (N):
helps fuel plant growth
Phosphorus (P):
promotes root development while increasing blooms
Potassium (K):
helps plants ward off disease while withstanding stressful growing conditions
Plants also benefit from additional nutrients, like caläum and magnesium, which are included in many foods.
Plant food typically comes in two different forms:
Slow-release granules
Water-soluble powders & liquids
Water-soluble powder & liquid plant food
With these types of plant foods, the feeding happens when you water. For example: Miracle-Gro® Water-Soluble All-Purpose Plant Food can either be mixed in a watering can or delivered through your garden hose with the Miracle-Gro® Garden Feeder attachment.
While water-soluble foods require more frequent application (every 7 – 14 days) than slow release fertilizer, the nutrients reach plants quicker.
Slow-release plant food
These types of plant food, like Miracle-Gro® Shake ‘N Feed All-Purpose Plant Food, typically come in granular form, and the nutrients are slowly released over time. Mix directly into the soil surrounding your plants.
No matter what kind of plant food you choose, be sure to follow the directions on the label for the best results.
USE MIRACLE-GRO® BLOOM BOOSTER® WATER SOLUBLE PLANT FOOD
Specially formulated with high phosphorus for greater color and bloom yield. Starts to work instantly for quick, beautiful results. Ideal for containers, window boxes; annuals and perennials. Use with the Miracle-Gro® Garden Feeder or any watering can and feed every 7 -14 days.
OR MIRACLE-GRO® SHAKE N FEED® ULTRA BLOOM® PLANT FOOD
Specially formulated to promote spectacular blooms, vibrant colour and strong root development for flowering annuals, perennials and roses. Can be used anywhere: in ground and in containers. Simply shake once to feed above and below the soil for up to 3 months.
OR MIRACLE-GRO® LIQUAFEED ULTRA BLOOM PLANT FOOD
A high-phosphorous, instant-feed plant food that promtes bigger blooms. Liquifeed sprayer required.
OR Osmocote® Smart-Release™ Plant Food Flower & Vegetable
High-nutrient plant food that promotes strong roots and vigorous above-ground growth.This slow-release plant food feeds continuously for up to 4 months.and can be used for seasonal vegetables and perennials.
USE MIRACLE-GRO® BLOOM BOOSTER® WATER SOLUBLE PLANT FOOD
Specially formulated with high phosphorus for greater color and bloom yield. Starts to work instantly for quick, beautiful results. Ideal for containers, window boxes; annuals and perennials. Use with the Miracle-Gro® Garden Feeder or any watering can and feed every 7 -14 days.
SHOP NOWOR MIRACLE-GRO® SHAKE N FEED® ULTRA BLOOM® PLANT FOOD
Specially formulated to promote spectacular blooms, vibrant colour and strong root development for flowering annuals, perennials and roses. Can be used anywhere: in ground and in containers. Simply shake once to feed above and below the soil for up to 3 months.
SHOP NOWOR MIRACLE-GRO® LIQUAFEED ULTRA BLOOM PLANT FOOD
A high-phosphorous, instant-feed plant food that promtes bigger blooms. Liquifeed sprayer required.
SHOP NOWOR Osmocote® Smart-Release™ Plant Food Flower & Vegetable
High-nutrient plant food that promotes strong roots and vigorous above-ground growth.This slow-release plant food feeds continuously for up to 4 months.and can be used for seasonal vegetables and perennials.
SHOP NOW