Q: What is the difference between IV Organic 3-in-1 Plant Guard & IV Organic White Wash products?

A: The 3-in-1 (Yellow Label) has 7 natural oils, including castor, cinnamon, clove, garlic, peppermint, rosemary and spearmint oils, which naturally repel most insects and rodents. The 3-in-1 benefits are: (1) sunburn (Summer Sunburn, Winter Sunscald), (2) Insect Repellent, and (3) Rodent Repellent. The WhiteWash (Blue Label) is oil-free. The primary function of this product is protection from sunburn,
Summer Sunburn and Winter Sunscald.

Q: When should I fertilize my plants and trees?

A: Generally, you should be feeding (fertilizing) your plants during the growing seasons of Spring, Summer and early Fall.

Apply the fertilizer in granular form typically offers 60-90 days of food with each watering. Applying the fertilizer in liquid form typically offers 2-3 weeks of food, and should be repeated every 2-4 weeks. Potted plants should be fertilized more frequently, as the nutrients are leached out between waterings—So, a monthly application for potted plants during the growing season typically works best.

Another helpful tip is to apply less fertilizer to your plants, but more frequently, if you have the time – As most commercial growers and nurseries. Winter time is a great time to foliar feed your tropical and every green plants, as roots are predominately dormant and cold, foliar feeding is a great way to get the nutrients plants need into the plant to improve its tolerance to weather extremes and maximum productivity (blooms, fruits and growth) come the following spring. IV Organic All Purpose Fertilizer can be used in multiple ways, including, granular soil feed, foliar feed and/ or compost tea—detail directions on the back label.