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You definitely can give plants too much fertilizer - although it depends on the type of fertilizer as to what the consequences are. Too much fertilizer will poison the plants and make them either die or become sickly and more easily attacked by diseases and pests. Most granular and liquid fertilizers are basically salts and when they become concentrated in a solid or liquid form a burn can occur.
Some weed-and-feed fertilizers actually work by overstimulating the growth of the weeds so that their growth exceeds the ability of their roots to supply water and nutrition once the fertilizer is used up - thus killing the weed. Too much fertilizer can cause the same problem in desirable plants including lawn grass.
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Can you give plants less fertilizer than the package says to?
Certainly. Your soil may be richer in nutrients than many others. Some plants may be doing fine with no or little fertilizer, and if it needs only a slight boost, less is better than too much. Should there be signs of a deficiency, then use the recommended amount.
What plant fertilizer works best on sunflowers?
A normal balanced fertilizer is best for most plants. Just before the plant starts to flower give it some Potash.
What is in plant food?
dandelion greens, for one
What is the best succulent plant food?
If you're asking what to give a succulent plant to "eat" then any fertilizer will do. if you're asking what is the best food from succulent plants i personaly like "sabres fruit"
Do plants need fertilizer to stay alive?
In general, all fertilizing does is bring nutrients needed by plants closer to their roots. For plants like radishes or any type of tree, no fertilizer is needed because they have sufficient roots which can reach deeper into the soil and find the nutrients they need. Other plants like tomatoes will benefit from fertilizing. Generally, fertilized plants will do better in any situation and yield more growth. The above answer is slightly misleading. The nutrients must be in the soil before roots can take them up. An established tree with a mature root-ball will have exhausted the available feeding and to continue normal growth will need some supplements. When planting young plants a light dressing of general fertiliser applied to the soil before planting is beneficial.
What do plants give animals?
plants give animals oxygen and food.
How can a fertilizer help plants grow?
The fertilizer helps give nutrients to the plants growing in it. This means that they grow better or quicker.
What happens when you give plants an overdose of fertilizer?
the same thing that would happen to you if you took an entire bottle of vitamins over fertilizing is just as bad as under fertilizing
What is the plants food name?
If you mean the name of the food plants make, glucose. If you mean food you give to a plant, fertilizer.
What happens if you water flowers with milk?
The milk will sour and start to smell bad. It should not hurt your plants - might even be good for them as a fertilizer. Your plant may wilt if you give them too much.
Can you give plants less fertilizer than the package says to?
Certainly. Your soil may be richer in nutrients than many others. Some plants may be doing fine with no or little fertilizer, and if it needs only a slight boost, less is better than too much. Should there be signs of a deficiency, then use the recommended amount.
What plant fertilizer works best on sunflowers?
A normal balanced fertilizer is best for most plants. Just before the plant starts to flower give it some Potash.
What is it that plants need from animals and what do plants produce that is esstential to animals?
I think that the plant can use the animal waste as fertilizer and plants can serve as food and they give off oxygen.
What can you give your plants to grow faster?
miracle grow you can find it at Canadian tire or that type of store
What is in plant food?
dandelion greens, for one
What are some good gardening tips for plants and flowers?
The tips depends on tree that we are gonna grow. But the general tips are give the plant or flower enough water everyday. You should also give it fertilizer for the plants nutrition.
Will tree fertilizer help my garden grow?
Tree Fertilizer spikes might would give it a boost but you can also try fertilizers that are more rich in nutrients for the plants. They carry a wide variety of fertilizers at Lowes.
