Water

• All plants require water, especially new plants. Outdoor plants generally require about an inch of water per week during their first year of growth. Once the plants become established, they may require less water. Some plants offer drought-resistance, so they require even less water than normal. House plants often need watering once a week.
  
  

Light

• Your plants require certain amounts of light on a daily basis. Some plants require full sun while others thrive in partial or full shade. Knowing your plant's specific light requirements helps you choose the best location in your garden or home so the plant thrives and grows.
  
  

Fertilizer

• Soil tests offer a good way to uncovering what kind of soil your outdoor plants live in. Then you can figure out what fertilization needs your plants may need. Fertilizer gets applied a week or two after new plants go in the ground. Following the fertilizer's instructions as to how much and how often fertilizer is required works best.