How to Use Miracle Gro

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Buy a soil test kit at your garden store or have your soil tested by your local agricultural extension service.

   The soil test will tell you which nutrients your soil is lacking.
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   Step 2: Choose a Miracle-Gro product that contains the correct ratio of nutrients for your soil.

   Miracle-Gro’s All-Purpose Plant Food, for example, has a 15-30-15 ratio, meaning that there is 15% Nitrogen, 30% Phosphate, and 15% Potash.
   
   Compare your soil test results with the ratios listed on Miracle-Gro products to be sure you get the right combination your soil needs. , Most of the granular products call for a single scoop (provided with product) for each gallon (3.78 L) of water. ,,, It’s also a good idea to research the nutrient requirements of your specific flowers and trees to determine how often they require additional fertilizer.
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   Step 3: Follow the specific directions on the Miracle-Gro product you have purchased.

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   Step 4: Mix the granules and water well until the solution is completely dissolved.

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   Step 5: Water your houseplants with the solution or simply add some to the plant’s saucer tray; the roots will soak it up.

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   Step 6: Read the application instructions on the container to determine how much you need to apply

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   Step 7: and how often.

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