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Thats why its essential to always read and carefully follow the instructions on fertilizer packing.

This keeps fertilizers from building up in the soil and further reduces the risk of salt build-up andfertilizer burn.

Fertilizing rubber plant houseplant.

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woman using liquid fertilizer on houseplants

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granular fertilizer

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slow-release fertilizer

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