at half strength

idiom

: with half the usual number of people in a group, army, team, etc.
With so many out sick, we're only at half strength today.

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Provide humidity during dry winter months by misting the plant or placing the pot on a tray of pebbles filled with water. Fertilizer Fertilize plants when active growth resumes in spring, providing a balanced (such as 20-10-20) fertilizer at half strength. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 These plants thrive in rich soil with regular fertilization; try adding a liquid or slow release houseplant fertilizer at half strength every four to six weeks. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024 In this case, apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer at half strength, following the instructions on the product's packaging. Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024 About once a month, through this semi-dormant season of autumn to late winter, add house plant fertilizer to the watering can at half strength. Nancy Brachey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 Nutrition: Fertilize plants monthly with a balanced fertilizer at half strength when plants are actively growing in spring through August. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023 Fertilize with an organic solution at half strength twice a month. Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Mar. 2023 Fertilize once every one to two months, with water-soluble fertilizer mixed at half strength. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2023 Feeding Use a liquid houseplant fertilizer at half strength once a month during the summer months (the money tree’s growing season). Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2022

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“At half strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20half%20strength. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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