Heres how often to fertilize all your plants, both indoors and out.
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Plants need a certain amount of specific nutrients to grow well.
Most of the time, garden and houseplants do fine without any help from you.
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But fertilizing actually gives plants a boost that helps them flourish.
Photosynthesis is how plants make food, says Stacey Hirvela, horticulturalist withSpring Meadow NurseryandProven Winners Color Choice Shrubs.
But fertilizer is like giving them vitamins.
The best defense against pests and diseases is a healthy plant, says Hirvela.
Your local university coop extension service can help (find yourshere).
Do You Have To Fertilize Plants?
Houseplants also benefit from fertilizer.
you could get away with never fertilizing, but a plant will perform better with some level of fertilizer.
Examples include corn, peppers, squash, and tomatoes.
How Often Should You Fertilize Perennials, Shrubs, And Trees?
Youll also have a better sense of how much youre using.
However, liquid fertilizer is okay, too, if you prefer to use it throughout the season.
How Often Should You Fertilize Houseplants?
Houseplants can benefit from any fertilization schedule.
That obviously doesnt happen indoors, says Hancock.
Either slow-release granular that lasts a few months or a liquid fertilizer is fine.
But less is more, says Hancock.
How Often Should You Fertilize Vegetable Gardens?
Place a granular slow-release vegetable fertilizer in the hole at planting time.
Vegetables grown in pots typically need to be fertilized more frequently than veggies in ground.
What jot down Of Fertilizer Should You Use?
Use what you have.
For the majority of houseplants, any general-purpose houseplant fertilizer will do.
The only exception is orchids, which are epiphytic so they have different nutrient needs.
Choose a product formulated specifically for them, says Hancock.
