We cannot recommend that you pour hot sauce or straight hot pepper outside to use as an animal repellent. We do sell repellents that are made for small animals such as chipmunks, such as Bonide Chipmunk, Squirrel, and Rodent Repellent. This is formulated for use outdoors and to last through a fair amount of weathering.
Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is labeled for all outdoor plants including flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs.
For 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.
People and pets should remain out of areas treated with Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder until the product has completely dried. Then it is safe for them to return.
We recommend applying with the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder in the morning when it’s cooler and there is a fresh dew. There is no need to water prior to application.
The lock on the trigger of the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder could be used in either position. Locked would hold the trigger down so you do not have to.
The locked position on the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder will lock the trigger in place to allow for a continuous spray without having to hold the trigger. It does not allow for watering only.
Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder mix should typically be used within 1 week.
The instructions for the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder state that once the jar has filled with water, it will start feeding, so you cannot just fill halfway.
No, there is no internal tube in the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder. There is no need of one with this feeder, as the water gets fed into the feeder and then cycled back out through an internal siphon on the inside of the cap.
Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is made to be used with water-soluble plant foods only.
You can use the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder for approximately 15 seconds per 10 square feet that you are treating. Feed plants every 7-14 days during the growing season for best results.
No, there is no internal tube in the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder. There is no need of one with this feeder, as the water gets fed into the feeder and then cycled back out through an internal syphon on the inside of the cap.
You did not state what product you are using but generally, you should not store mixed insecticide or herbicide concentrates for longer than 24 hours in the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder or any sprayer. Concentrated products will begin to separate which can cause clogging and will also being to lose efficacy over time. We recommend mixing only what you intend to use and discarding any leftover solution.
Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is made to be used with water-soluble plant foods only.
The switch on the top of the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is a lock and unlock for the spray. So you can put the switch in the lock position if you are spraying for a long time.
The Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder should attach to any standared size garden hose.
Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is not labeled for use in lawns. It is labeled for all outdoor plants including flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs. Please visit our Fertilizers page for products that can be used in residential lawns.
We do apologize, but the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is sold as a whole unit and the straws are not sold separately.
The Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food that is included with the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder 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.