As long as food from the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is stored in a cool, dry environment, the shelf-life is about 3 years.
The Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder dispenses a gallon every 15 seconds. The water gets fed into the feeder and then cycled back out through an internal syphon on the inside of the cap which allows for proper feeding.
We apologize for any issues you may be experiencing with the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder. The Miracle Gro Water Soluble Lawn Food that is to be used with the Miracle Gro Garden Feeder is a blue crystalline product and when diluted with water it will have a blue tint, fading in intensity as the product is used up.
If the water is not mixing with the crystalline product properly than we would recommend contacting the retailer where the product was purchased or contact Scotts directly at 888-270-3714 for troubleshooting.
We do apologize, but the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is sold as a whole unit. We recommend you contact the manufacturer Scott's directly for replacement parts. Scotts can be reached at 888-270-3714.
Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder delivers the accurate amount of water and product when applied as directed so there would not be an option to apply just water. If wanting just water, remove feeder to water direct from the hose.
We apologize but we have never heard of any specific pressure level required when using the Miracle Gro Garden Feeder, and most homes should have enough pressure for the unit to work correctly. Since we have not had this happen before, we would recommend you contact the manufacturer of the item as they may better be able to assist you with that type of information. You can reach Miracle Gro at 866-476-9244.
Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder mix should typically be used within 1 week.
Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder can be applied directly to all outdoor plants including flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs. 1lb packet of plant food should make approximately 40 gallons of solution to cover 400 square feet, and it would dispense in 10-12 minutes. The feeder will dispense 4 gallons of solution per minute (about15Liters)
According to the product label for the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder, 1/2 lb. of product will cover 200 sq. ft., therefore, 0.125 lbs. of product would cover 50 sq. ft. of area, which would translate to 2 oz. of product. We would recommend applying in the morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler.
We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly as many folks seem to be experiencing this issue. Here is a link to their customer support page: https://www.miraclegro.com/en-us
We would recommend contacting the manufacturer of the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder directly as they make the units and would better be able to troubleshoot the device with you to get it working for your needs. You can reach Miracle Gro/Scotts at 888-270-3714.
The Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is made to be used with water-soluble plant foods only.
You can purchase the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder right on our website.
Be sure you have removed the plastic seal on the lid of the jar by unscrewing the sprayer head then peeling off the seal. If you need further assitance with troubleshooting your Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder, please contact Scott's directly at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
The Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder must not be used with insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, or other brands or types of plant foods other than Miracle-Gro products designed for this use.
We recommend contacting Miracle-Gro directly with questions on the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder by either calling (888)-295-6902, or by visiting their website's contact page here.
The Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food is a blue crystalline product and even when diluted with water it will have a blue tint, fading in intensity as the product is used up.
To operate the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder, Fill the jar with 1 refill packet of any Miracle Gro water soluble plant food. Attach the feeder to the hose and turn on the water. Feed - Squeeze trigger. Once the jar has filled with water, it will start feeding (15 seconds per 10 sq. ft). Refill: the feeder when the powder is gone.
1 jarful will cover 500 square feet of garden area or 1000 square feet of lawn. Recommended water pressure is 40 - 80 PSI. The feeder dispenses at 4 gallons per minute (1 gallon every 15 seconds).
IMPORTANT: The jar comes already filled with Miracle Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food for your first feeding. Remove the plastic seal on the lid of the jar by unscrewing the sprayer head and peeling off the seal.