How To Use Fertilizer Spikes On Potted Plants Outdoors

A hand in a white rubber glove places green houseplant fertilizer spikes in the soil of a potted plant

Plant spikes are an easy way to give indoor or outdoor plants a boost. They provide a slow release of nutrients for container or in-ground plants. While they sometimes cost more than granular or foliar feeds, they are simple to use and almost fool proof. They are available in many ratios that can be fine tuned to meet the needs of specific plants. Do fertilizer spikes work? That depends on the plant, the time of introduction, and the ratio of macro-nutrients. What could be simpler to use than a plant spike that you just inter in the soil? Fertilizer spikes for potted plants or even in-ground plants come in a range of formulas. There are spikes specific for fruit trees, all purpose spikes, and a range of other varieties. Outdoor fertilizer spikes are fairly large but act in the same way that the little houseplant types deliver nutrients. Want to […]

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