Originally published 30 April 2025
Spring is when the garden wakes up — longer days, warmer soil, and plants ready to put on new growth. One of the easiest ways to give them the best possible start is with a good fertiliser stick, and here's why it matters.
Why Spring Feeding Matters
Soil nutrients are usually depleted after winter, so spring is the moment to top them back up. Feeding early supports healthy root development, better flowering, and stronger, more resilient plants overall. According to the RHS, early spring feeding is key to sustained success — for established plants and new arrivals alike.
Fertiliser sticks make this easy: instead of reapplying liquid feed again and again, they release nutrients slowly and steadily, right at the roots, cutting down on mess, water use and wasted product.
Our Spring Must-Haves
Rose Plant Fertiliser Sticks — designed to promote strong flowering and healthy foliage, ideal for newly planted roses or established shrubs needing a seasonal boost. No mess, no smell, and nothing washes away when you water.
Border and Bedding Plants Fertiliser Sticks — formulated for vigorous, healthy growth across flowering and foliage varieties, delivering nutrients straight to the roots for effortless, long-lasting colour.
Citrus and Fruit Pot Plants Outdoor Fertiliser Sticks — the right nutrient balance for citrus and fruiting plants including lemon, orange, plum, pear, apple, strawberries and raspberries, for bigger yields and better flavour without the fuss of liquid feeding.
Tree and Shrub Fertiliser Spikes — a simple, effective option for ornamental trees, shrubs and often-overlooked hedging, releasing nutrients slowly at the root for strong, healthy growth all season.
Getting Your Garden Ready This Spring
• Clear winter debris: remove fallen leaves, old mulch and last season's plant material to prevent pests and disease and give the garden a clean start.
• Feed early: as soil warms in March or April, apply fertiliser sticks to fuel healthy spring growth and vibrant blooms.
• Mulch after feeding: a layer of organic mulch retains moisture, regulates soil temperature and suppresses early weeds.
• Prune carefully: tidy shrubs, fruit trees and perennials to encourage stronger new growth.
• Plant new arrivals: spring is the perfect moment for new perennials, shrubs or edibles — for quality plants delivered to your door, we'd recommend the range at Golden Valley Plants.
With a little preparation and the right products from Devonia London, your garden will be ready to thrive all season — whether you're nurturing roses, growing your own berries, or giving trees and shrubs a spring reboot. Ready to get started? Explore the full fertiliser collection here and set your garden up for its best season yet.
