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  1. Gardening & Outdoors
  2. The 5 Best Plant Food For Your Garden

The 5 Best Plant Food For Your Garden

Turns out, it's pretty easy being green.

By Kelsey Mulvey
BEST OVERALL
Editor’s Choice
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food
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If you're looking to keep your garden in full bloom, try Miracle-Gro's Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food. Suitable for vegetables, shrubs, and indoor greens, this formula is ideal for budding plant parents. Chock-full of nutrients, this type of plant food is designed to help your foliage grow quickly and safely. All you need to do is feed your plants every one to two weeks and watch your greens grow before your eyes. It's no wonder this formula has a 4.7/5 rating on Amazon and over 11,000 popular reviews.

FOR HOUSEPLANTS
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Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes
Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes
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Believe it or not, there's more to keeping your houseplants alive than giving your pots plenty of water and sunlight. If you want to give your greens some extra oomph, try Miracle-Gro's indoor plant food. Compatible with many indoor plants, these tiny spikes are packed with micro-nutrients that continuously feed your greens for up to two months. Plus, these spikes can fit in a range of pots and planters. From ferns, to spider plants, to the occasional pathos, your favorite house plants won't go hungry. 

BEST FOR CATCUS
Schultz Cactus Plus 2-7-7 Liquid Plant Food
Schultz Cactus Plus 2-7-7 Liquid Plant Food
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Just because succulents and cacti are two of the most low maintenance plants around doesn't mean they don't need some nourishments. If you want to keep these easy greens alive and healthy, enlist in Schultz's Cactus plant food. Fortunately, using this formula is a total breeze: All you need to do is add seven drops every time you water your greens, which is not very often with these low-maintenance plants. The formula will seep all the way down to the roots so your cacti and other succulents like jade and aloe vera can stay fresh. 

BEST FOR TREES
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Jobe's Tree Fertilizer Spikes
Jobe's Tree Fertilizer Spikes
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Want to give your trees some TLC? Give Jobe's tree fertilizer a try. Similar to Miracle-Gro's indoor plant food, these spikes fit nicely around your tree's drip line and will deliver food right to where the active roots are growing. Jobe's fertilizing spikes boast a slow-release formula that will nourish your tree over the course of the season. (That's right, you can insert these spikes in the spring and won't have to think about them until fall rolls around.) Best of all? These spikes are available in a bunch of different styles, so you can find the perfect options for palms, shrubs, and citrus trees.

BEST FOR GRASS
Scotts Southern Turf Builder Lawn Food
Scotts Southern Turf Builder Lawn Food
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Yes, even your grassy green patches need some extra love. Fortunately, Scotts' Southern Turf Builder Lawn Food is here to save the day. Compatible with all grass types—from Kentucky bluegrass to Perennial Ryegrass—this option is designed for a smooth distribution of nutrients with every application. Not only will this formula improve your grass' water absorption, but it can also protect your space against heat and drought. Thanks to its easy, safe application, you can re-enter the lawn as soon as you put down a fresh batch.

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