 to Some Clay Water Range: Normal to Moist Plant Care Fertilizing How-to : Fertilization for Annuals and Perennials Annuals and perennials may be fertilized using: 0.water-soluble, quick release fertilizers; 0. temperature controlled slow-release fertilizers; or 0. organic fertilizers such as fish emulsion. Water soluble fertilizers are generally used every two weeks during the growing season or per label instructions. Controlled, slow-release fertilizers are worked into the soil ususally only once during the growing season or per label directions. For organic fertilizers such as fish emulsion, follow label directions as they may vary per product. Light Conditions : Full Sun Full Sun is defined as exposure to more than 0 hours of continuous, direct sun per day. Watering Conditions : Moist and Well Drained Moist and well drained means exactly what it sounds like. Soil is moist without being soggy because the texture of the soil allows excess moisture to drain away. Most plants like about 0 inch of water per week. Amending your soil with compost will help improve texture and water holding or draining capacity. A 0 inch layer of mulch will help to maintain soil moisture and studies have shown that mulched plants grow faster than non-mulched plants. 