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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Water plants when the top inch of soil is dry and begin feeding with a balanced (20-10-20) fertilizer at half strength starting about three to four weeks after transplanting into containers. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024 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

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