It does not matter whether you apply an insecticide to a treatment area first, and then a fertilizer like the Miracle-Gro All Purpose Plant Food, or do the plant food first and then the insecticide. As long as both are being used according to label instructions and there is not competing info for use (for instance if one product needs to be watered in and the other doesn't, you would use the one that need to be watered in first), then you are good to go.
Per the manufacturer, Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food can be applied at any time nutrients are needed but the exact application time varies. Please contact your Master Gardener through your Cooperative Extension office for advice on the best timing for your region.
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food should not be applied when temperatures exceed 85 degrees and we recommend applying in the early morning or the late evening to avoid the heat of the day.
According to the manufacturer, you would want to wait 30 days after fertilizing before applying Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food.
You should pull back leaf debris or mulch and then apply the Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food to the soil.
The product label states, "For spectacular results, thirty days after planting in Miracle-Gro soil, begin feeding regularly with Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food to keep plants growing vigorously. If planting in existing soil, feed at planting time to help plants become established."
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food is for use in all Flowers, Vegetables, Shrubs, Trees and Houseplants. You can use it as long as your perennials do not require a specific type of fertilizer.
Per the product label for Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food: For Roses Use 1/2 gallon for small bushes. Use 1 gallon for large bushes.
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food is applied every 7-14 days by soaking the base of the outdoor plant as directed at feeding times.
Per the manufacturer, Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food can be applied at anytime. If plants are experiencing drought or really dry soil, then it is suggested to water the plant before applying the product. Light to moderate rain is perfectly fine before or after an application. If heavy rain or storms are predicted it is suggested to wait until the following morning once the rain has stopped to apply the product.
Per the Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food product label, when used with the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder: For larger outdoor gardens, fill the feeder jar to the top of the label. This would be 1 1/2 lbs which will cover 600 sq ft of garden area.
We would not advice to use Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food in the grow boxes since it needs to be diluted in water first. We do carry many organic fertilizer that can be worked into the soil like Espoma.
No, Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food is only for use on Flowers, Vegetables, Shrubs, Trees and Houseplants. You can browse Turf Fertilizers here.
Light to moderate rain is perfectly fine before or after an application of Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food. If heavy rain or storms are predicted, it is suggested to wait until the following morning once the rain has stopped to apply the product. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
For using Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food on indoor plants, the recommended rate per the product label is ½ teaspoon per gallon of water with applications being done every 2 weeks. If overwatering a concern, you could cut the rate in ½ and mix ¼ teaspoon with ½ gallon of water and see how that does.
For more specific information on reducing the water volume, you may want to contact the manufacturer directly at 1-888-295-6902 for more information.
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food is not labeled for direct soil application and advised to be mixed with water and applied with a watering can or the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder. Please contact Scotts directly at (888) 270-3714 for any off label application advise.
Per the product label, the Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food is able to be used on all plants.
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food can be applied anytime of year. If you are looking for a supplemental fertilizer in addition to Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, you could consider Hi-Yield Dutch Bulb Food 7-8-5.
Hi-Yield Dutch Bulb Food 7-8-5 is designed to provide essential nutrients to all flowering bulbs to help them grow big and beautiful blooms so they can produce bigger and more beautiful flowers, as well as help with recovery after blooming. This is best applied at planting time during spring and fall, then can be repeated as plants emerged. Please refer to the product label for instructions, and use as directed.
For more specific information on caring for your calla lillies, you can contact the master gardener at your local county extension office for additional guidance.
Once Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food is diluted with water it must be used within 24 hours. Products are not intended to stay in suspended animation for longer than that, any longer may reduce the efficiency of a product.
