whatever is cheapest.

I don't use fertilizer in the garden, only in containers. For my containers I try for the fertilizer with the most complete list of nutrients plants require. They never turnout to be the least expensive. Al

I like slow-release fertilizers and they are never cheapest. Having said this, I also have used Dr. Earth and the plants seemed very happy with that too.

I like slow-release fertilizers and they are never cheapest. Having said this, I also have used Dr. Earth and the plants seemed very happy with that too.

Excellent info...thanks!

Excellent info...thanks!

Miracle-Gro Liquid that is applied by a hose applicator.

Yeah, I've used that before with pretty good results. Just wondered if others had.

Minerals needing to be supplemented - if any - vary with situation. Do not routinely fertilize without some basis being established beforehand. Standard method is sampling soil and having it analyzed by a soils lab.

How often would you do that? Every fertilizing season? I would imagine the soil changes during the year, yes?