For in-ground plants start by shaking plant food evenly on some oils. Work it into the top one to three inches. Then water to start feeding.

And let it drain. And for even greater results. Start a regular feeding routine 30 days after planting. So to grow your plants twice as big choose Miracle Grow potting mix.

The problem with MG is that the nitrogen is derived from synthetic ammonium and water soluble nitrates, producing off-chemicals that are harmful to soil microbes, worms, and all other forms of life in the soil.

Miracle-Gro is not an organic fertilizer as it is made with chemicals or syhtnetic ingredients. The short answer: no. Standard Miracle-Gro “all purpose plant food” fertilizers are synthetic and should not be used in organic gardens.

With a Watering Can: Mix 1 tablespoon of Miracle-Gro® for every gallon of water.

Directions for Use: Apply dry, do not pre-mix with water. Do not apply to wet foliage or pile or pile against plant stem. Follow the recommended rates on the amount to use table. In ground, shake evenly onto the soil.

You can also apply with a watering can by mixing 4 pumps of plant food per one quart of water. Apply this product once a week for best results. Miracle-Gro® Indoor Plant Food can be used on all indoor plants, including flowers and edibles.

Prepare your garden or containers in early spring (but after the last frost) with Miracle-Gro® All Purpose Garden Soil or Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix. Both contain continuous-release plant food to give your vegetables, herbs, and flowers a strong start - plus their first serving of vital nutrients, directly at their roots.

Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food instantly feeds vegetables, trees, shrubs, and houseplants to grow bigger and more beautiful than unfed plants. Simply feed them every 1-2 weeks. The formula is safe for all plants, and is guaranteed not to burn when used as directed.

The formula is safe for all plants, and is guaranteed not to burn when used as directed. Get beautiful results with Miracle-Gro®.

Mix equal parts of Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Roses (or Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Flowers) and the soil removed from the planting hole, and fill in around the shrub. Cover the top of the root ball with an inch of the soil mixture. If planting in a pot, use Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix.

Directions for Use: With Watering Cans: Indoor Plants: Mix 1/2 teaspoon (the small end of the enclosed scoop) per gallon of water every 2 weeks. Outdoor Plants: Mix 1-1/2 tablespoons (the large end of the enclosed scoop) per 1-1/2 gallons of water, in a watering can.