DeRango's Full Review: Miracle-Gro All-Purpose Plant Food
For those of you, whom have been reading my reviews on garden and lawn products, know that I have had little luck in using products that do exactly what they claim. Miracle-Gro is without a doubt the best product I have used on my plants and flowers. The product does what it claims by not harming my vegetation, and it produces a healthy green lush appearance to all the plants I have used it on.
Miracle-Gro Claims
-Grow more spectacular flowers, bigger vegetables, lush foliage and stronger trees and shrubs!
-The easiest way to feed and water your garden. Great for use with the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder.
-Instantly feeds through both the leaves (foliar) and roots (soil zones).
-Ideal for all plants (indoor and outdoor), flowers, vegetables, and all soil and water conditions.
-Safe for all plants, won't burn when used as directed.
The product makes some seriously bold claims here, the truth is I’ve experienced that all of the claims are without a doubt absolutely true. My flowers are healthier, larger, and extremely lush/green. I’m currently using Miracle-Gro on my Hydrangea flowers with excellent results; the leaves are thick, green, and healthy. On top of being healthy the growth is rapid and lush; the plants are generating new buds & growth everyday.
How to Use
OUTDOOR PLANTS
-With a Watering Can: Mix 1 tablespoon of Miracle-Gro for every gallon of water. Exact gallon measurements are not critical, so do not worry if you use a little more.
-For All Flowers and Vegetables: Use 1 gallon for every 10 square feet of flowers and vegetables, every 7 to 14 days.
-For Roses: Use 1/2 gallon for small bushes. Use 1 gallon for large bushes. Feed every 7 to 14 days.
INDOOR PLANTS
-Mix 1 teaspoon (not tablespoon) per gallon of water. Apply every 2 weeks. It does not recommend foliar (leaf) feeding for houseplants.
-If you can make Kool-aid, then you can pull of using this product.
Where to Find it
I purchased Miracle-Gro at my local hardware store (Home Depo), but it is found at Wal-Mart, Ace-Hardware, Lowes, Menards, and local nurseries.
Application
-Feed every 7 to 14 days, anytime during the growing season. Slow-growing plants can be fed less often (monthly).
Where it can be Used
-Can be used for all flowers, vegetables, shrubs, trees and houseplants
-Can also be used with all water types, in all soil types.
Fertilizer Analysis Example
Miracle-Gro Fertilizer Analysis: 24-8-16 with micronutrients
All fertilizers have three numbers on the label which indicate the fertilizer analysis, or "percentage by weight" of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, in that order.Therefore, a 100 pound bag of fertilizer labeled 20-10-5 would contain 20% nitrogen (20 pounds), 10% available phosphates (10 pounds), and 5% soluble potassium (5 pounds).
Nitrogen is a primary nutrient that really makes the plants grow. When you put fertilizer on your lawn, most of the green-up and growth comes from the nitrogen.
Phosphorus is a primary nutrient that encourages rooting, blooming and fruit production in plants.
Potassium helps plants resist disease and aids in winter hardiness.
Shock Treatment
Typically when a plant is transposed from one location to another it experiences a certain level of shock. Through experience I’ve learned to lessen the effects of this you can use Miracle-Gro to help the plant better adapt to its new home. Recently I planted seven Hydrangea flowers and only 4 of them made the transfer from pot to ground. I knew that I needed an edge to get those flowers healthier, so when I returned the flowers for replacements I remembered my father using Miracle-Gro on his garden as a child. As if a drug induced flashback occurred, I blurted out loud “That’s the Ticket!” Of course this was followed by blank stares & muttering from the other customers in the Home Depo. Once I was out of that debacle, I replanted the flowers using Miracle-Gro and I’m happy to report, all of my flowers are doing fantastic!
Final Thought
Miracle-Gro is an excellent product, part of the Scotts family. Currently it is the only name I trust because the claims that are made return with near perfect results. I am very satisfied to finally find some yard & garden care products that produce results similar to the claims. The product is as easy to use as watering your flowers, yard, or plants.
As Mentioned earlier, I’ve had some Really Bad Experiences with Lawn Care Products
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