How to feed plants

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Don't Forget to Feed Your PlantsThere's no better way to ensure vigorous, productive and healthy plants
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By : Ashutosh Adhikary
I love plants and hate to see them go hungry. I'd also like to see every gardener be as successful as possible. So, if you're one of the millions of gardeners who is not fertilizing your plants, listen up.



With regular feeding, pots and planters, such as this Petunia Shock Wave Deep Purple.

Start by purchasing an organic, water-soluble plant food. I say organic, because I'm going to recommend that you fertilize frequently. If you use a synthetic fertilizer, such as "the blue stuff", you'll need to follow the instructions on the package because it's relatively easy to "burn" your plants by applying too much chemical fertilizer. PHC All-Purpose Fertilizer is organically-based, easy to use and very effective. Other options are also available, including Soil Power Organic Earthworm Castings. Worm castings are widely considered by gardeners to be one of the best materials for improving soil health.

Start fertilizing your container plants twice a week. Fertilize your houseplants once a week. Feed the plants in your garden every two to three weeks. Fertilize your landscape plants once a month.

Notice what happens. I am confident that you will see a big difference. Your plants will be larger and will produce more flowers and fruit. They'll also be better able to fend off pests and disease, and will have better resistance to drought and other weather stress.

Applying a liquid fertilizer is not a substitute for adding compost and granular organic nutrients to your soil. During the growing season, your plants are like teenagers — they need food and they need it now! Liquid fertilizers are immediately available and provide that quick fix.
Compost and granular organic fertilizersfeed your soil as well as your plants. They should be added at the beginning of the growing season as you're preparing your garden or your containers. For best results, apply them again at the end of the season to replace lost nutrients and organic matter. This way, when spring comes, your soil will have plenty of reserves to feed your best garden ever.

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