Feeds plants for up to 3 months Contains natural ingredients and vital micronutrients For most plant types, in-ground and container plants Nourish your plants above and below the soil with Miracle-Gro Shake 'N Feed All Purpose Plant Food. This plant food contains natural ingredients to feed microbes in the soil (microbes break down natural ingredients into nutrients that support root strength and development which increases water efficiency). In addition, this garden product feeds plants for up to 3 months, and contains vital micronutrients to grow stronger, vibrant, and more productive plants (vs unfed). This all-purpose plant food may be used with most plants in ground or in containers. Apply this gardening product dry; do not pre-mix with water. When applying to in-ground plants, shake evenly onto the soil and work into the top 1-3 inches of soil. When using with container plants, mix into the soil at time of planting, or shake evenly onto the soil of established plants and lightly work in. For all plants, water to start feeding, and use the recommended rates provided on the label. For a beautiful garden all season long, reapply Miracle-Gro Shake 'N Feed All Purpose Plant Food every 3 months and water plants regularly. Miracle-Gro Shake 'N Feed All Purpose Plant Food feeds plants for up to 3 months, and nourishes above and below the soil This plant food contains vital micronutrients to grow stronger, vibrant, and more productive plants (vs unfed plants) Use this all-purpose plant food with most plants, whether indoor or outdoor container plants or in-ground plants, and most plant types, including flowers, vegetables, and herbs Apply this garden product evenly onto the soil and work into the top 1-3 inches of soil for in-ground plants, or lightly work into the soil of established container plants; water to start feeding Reapply Miracle-Gro Shake 'N Feed All Purpose Plant Food every 3 months and water regularly for a beautiful garden all season long Contains natural ingredients that help feed and nourish above and below the soil