I use this twice a year on trees, in the garden and on houseplants. Slow release and east to apply.
3rd purchase of 16 pounds so far.

I love that I can use Osmocote on any
thing! I throw it by the handful into my garden, use a scoop or two in every pot when initially planting or replanting, and on top of the soil for yearlong care. This is something you can use liberally on every plant with no worries.

I've been using Osmocote for many years and love it. After one application the time release fertilizer will make your annuals pop. Will it be in the winter or the summer? It is the best fertilizer I've ever use an easy tooth use to shake it on or use a little spoon inside! Love it!'

I bought this for like $10 big bag. No way would I pay $20 $30 whatever it is now. Doesn't do anything special for me but I use it sparingly. When planting 5 to 10 gallon container I mix a tablespoon through soil. Give the plant some nutrition for up to 6 months of that is true. Just a lil something for steady feeding. Also mix in used coffee and tea. Early on I use free diluted golden fertilizer. If you don't want to do that then regular miracle grow. Once time for fruiting to begin its miracle grow with low nitrogen. Bloom booster or tomato. Fertilize once a week.

I didn't see calcium in this and got blossom end rot. So I now sprinkle crushed egg shells into soil. Also dump the cooled down water in everytime I boil eggs.

I bought these cheap. If I didn't I would look into having my own compost pile. Feed the soil not the plants. I do no till garden and don't use fertilizer. I like some containers though and use these products because I have them. They way I use them they will last me 10 years.

I use this product in all my containers, inside and out. It makes a noticble difference on my house plants and keeps my veggies productive outside.