The amount of Bonide Atlantis Fish Fertilizer you use in the holding container will depend on what you are treating on. Set your dial on your hose end sprayer to disperse the correct amount it states below per gallon of water for what plant you are treating. Calculate how many gallons you think you will use to cover the area and then put that much product in the holder for application. Instructions Per the Product Label: DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Apply Only As Directed. Shake well before using. Mix and apply at the following rates using a pail, watering can, garden sprayer or hose-end sprayer. ROSES & GARDEN FLOWERS: 1 Tbs. in gal. of water. Repeat monthly throughout the growing season. TREES & SHRUBS: 1 Tbs. in gal. of water. Punch a series of holes around the trunk at drip line (furthest tip of branches). Apply thoroughly around base and into holes. Repeat monthly throughout the growing season. VEGETABLES: 1 tsp. in gal. of water to cover 250 sq. ft. Repeat monthly throughout the growing season. HOUSEPLANTS: 1 tsp. in qt. of water. Repeat monthly. TRANSPLANTING & BEDDING PLANTS:1 tsp. in qt. of water. Soak bare root plants overnight in solution. Then “puddle” into planting hole or trench when transplanting. Pour any remainder solution over plant site. This method will help reduce nutrient loss when transplanting.