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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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

Twice a year, fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. —Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2021