A Complete Guide to Using the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder

The Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is a popular hose end attachment that makes fertilizing your outdoor plants easy and convenient. With its easy hookup to your garden hose, you can quickly feed your flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs and more. This handy tool takes the measuring and mixing out of feeding your plants. If you’ve purchased a Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder but aren’t quite sure how to use it, this guide will walk you through the complete instructions.

How the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder Works

The Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder consists of a large jar that you fill with Miracle-Gro water soluble plant food. It attaches to your hose via a threaded connector. When you turn on the water the jar fills up and mixes with the plant food. You then spray the fertilizer solution directly onto your plants with a squeeze of the trigger. The Garden Feeder allows you to cover up to 500 sq ft of garden area in one feeding.

The jar has fill lines that tell you how much plant food to add based on the coverage area you want. It also has three spray patterns – shower, jet and flat – so you can customize the watering to your plants’ needs. The Garden Feeder takes the guesswork out of measuring and mixing fertilizer.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Using the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is simple if you follow these steps

1. Fill the Jar with Plant Food

The first step is to add plant food to the jar. Unscrew the jar from the sprayer unit. Look at the fill lines inside the jar, which are marked for 100, 300 and 500 sq ft coverage areas. Add the amount of Miracle-Gro water soluble plant food needed for your desired coverage area. You can use any Miracle-Gro water soluble fertilizer. Screw the lid back on tightly.

2. Connect the Garden Feeder to Your Hose

Attach the Garden Feeder to your outdoor hose using the easy turn connector. Make sure the connection is tight so it doesn’t leak.

3. Turn on the Water and Allow the Jar to Fill

Turn on your hose to a medium or high setting. Water will flow into the jar and start mixing with the plant food inside. Allow the jar to fill completely before spraying your plants.

4. Start Spraying Your Plants

Once the jar is full, you’re ready to begin fertilizing your plants. Aim the nozzle at your plants and squeeze the trigger. You can select the shower, jet or flat spray pattern. Water your plants until the jar is empty, which takes about 10-12 minutes to cover 500 sq ft.

5. Rinse Out the Garden Feeder

When finished, turn off the water and disconnect the Garden Feeder from the hose. Turn it upside down and unscrew the jar about one turn. Turn the water back on to rinse out any remaining plant food residues inside the jar. Rinse thoroughly.

Tips for Using the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder

Follow these tips to get the most out of your Garden Feeder:

• Read the instructions on the plant food package to determine the correct amount to add to the jar. Never exceed recommended rates.

• When filling the jar, don’t pack down the plant food. The granules need room to dissolve and mix.

• Shake the jar gently before connecting to your hose to help dissolve any chunks.

• Don’t begin spraying until the jar completely fills with water. This ensures thorough mixing.

• Point the nozzle at the base of plants and soil to get good coverage.

• Water slowly, allowing the fertilizer to absorb into the soil and roots.

• Feed plants every 1-2 weeks for best growth and blooms.

• Rinse the Garden Feeder after each use to prevent clogs.

Troubleshooting Issues

The Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder is designed to be easy to use, but occasional issues can arise:

Clogging: If the sprayer starts sputtering, the tip is likely clogged. Turn off water and use a pin to clear any blockages. Make sure to rinse thoroughly after each use.

Leaking: Check that the jar is screwed on tightly before turning on water. Make sure all o-rings are in place to prevent leaking. Tighten the hose connection.

Uneven Coverage: The plant food may be overpacked or needs more mixing time. Allow the jar to fill completely and shake it more before spraying.

Too Strong Solution: Don’t overfill the jar. Start with a weaker solution and gradually increase strength as plants tolerate it.

Tip Not Adjusting: The sprayer may be stuck. Try spraying water only to loosen it. Use lubricant if needed.

Get the Most from Your Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder

When used properly, the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder takes the hassle out of fertilizing your outdoor plants. Follow the package instructions and these tips to enjoy healthy, thriving gardens and container plants. With its handy hose connection and pre-measured jar, you’ll find fertilizing is now simple and quick. The Garden Feeder helps your plants get a nourishing drink of Miracle-Gro with just the squeeze of a trigger.