Adding a lot of nitrogen strongly discourages flowering, in most plants, while encouraging vegetative growth. Also, fertilizing twice in one month sounds like possible overkill (pun only partly intended).

Also, keep a check on the moisture levels of your soil (not just on top, but down a few inches). If you are watering regularly, it's possible that the soil is too wet.

Nothing kills plants faster than too much love.

Thank you Brandon. I think you are right about too much love. I've been so worried about not doing enough I think I did too much. I've kill quiet a few plants by neglect and was determined not to let that happen this time and think I went for overkill. I haven't watered in about 8 days although it did rain one day, and you know what, the pansies are starting to look better. They are less floppy now and more upright.

I've been so tempted to fertilize again with a different fertilizer with less nitrogen but I'm gonna try to heed your words and wait for a month. What do you recommend that I use as a fertilizer to encourage more blooms,and does it matter if it is water soluble or granular?
thanks in advance.

Fertilizing needs to be done ONLY if the nutrients NEEDED by the plant are missing or present in INSUFFICIENT amounts. If the nutrients are present in sufficient amounts, fertilizing is, at best, useless and often harmful. A few different things need to be considered when adding fertilizer.

The type of plant is very important in considering fertilizing options. Most woody plant and perennials often do well with existing nutrient levels common in most good topsoil (without any additional nutrients added). Many fast growing plants and annuals do benefit from higher levels of nutrients. It's worth stressing that, although some plants are better off with nutrient levels higher than levels ideally suited for other plants, that doesn't meant that the more fertilizer you use, the better off your plants are.

Another thing to consider is the existing level of nutrients. A good way to gauge this is with a soil test, but decent guesses can sometimes be made by examining how plants are performing. Slow growth or other symptoms may indicate a need for a certain nutrient. One must also consider nutrients already added (i.e. slow-release fertilizers, compost, etc used previously).

The purpose of fertilizing will also determine which nutrients are needed. Nitrogen (the first number of fertilizer ratings) produces vegetative growth, phosphorous (the second number) produces flowers/fruit, and potassium (the third number) is responsible for various aspects of building strong and healthy plants. If you want to encourage flowering, reduction of nitrogen (that first number) is probably your best bet (unless existing nitrogen levels are unusually low).

There are various types of fertilizer and it's hard to give universal guidelines based solely on physical form (granular, etc), so check the bag or container. Frequently, slow-released/time-released fertilizers tend to be granular/pelletized. The water soluble stuff (like Miracle-Gro) are usually quick-release to give fast results but don't last as long.

Such a thorough answer, thanks! I'm just gonna back off of the TLC and let them do their thing. I think I was just fertilizing because I've read that you should do so every month. I honestly believe the plants are in a well prepared bed with plenty of nutrients. I added lots of soil conditioner, top soil, and manure. Not to mention the 10-10-10 when I planted. I'm gonna back off and let them be for a while. Like I said they appear to be doing better already since I've left them alone. I'll keep all you said in mind to determine when and if I need to do more.

One more thought. The root system hasn't had the time to develop much beyond the original size in the 6 packs. My violas were drooping and I realized the nursery potting mix was dry dry dry. I've been watering each plant, not a lot, but just at the crown/into existing roots. Agree that you should cut back on the fertilization, especially the nitrogen.

HTH, Rosie