Why Spring is the Season to Fertilize — and Why We Trust Down to Earth
There’s something about spring that stirs our hearts and gets our hands itching to dig into the dirt. It’s the season of fresh starts—buds on the trees, the smell of turned soil, and the promise of something beautiful growing right outside our back doors. But as any gardener knows, beauty doesn’t happen by accident. It takes care, intention, and a little bit of know-how. And that’s where fertilizing comes in.
At Schilling’s Garden Market, we believe that the most beautiful gardens are rooted in good soil and even better care. Spring is when everything wakes up—and after a long, quiet winter, your garden is ready to be fed.
Why Fertilizing in Spring Matters
Think of fertilizing like setting the table for a feast. Plants have been resting, storing up their energy, and now they’re ready to grow—but they can’t do it on an empty stomach. Spring fertilizing gives them the nutrients they need to grow deep roots, strong stems, and vibrant blooms.
Here’s what a good spring feeding does:
Strengthens roots so plants are more resilient and better anchored
Encourages lush green leaves—the kind that practically glow in the morning sun
Promotes more blooms and better yields, whether it’s your roses or your tomatoes
Helps your garden thrive, even as spring weather dances between chilly mornings and warm afternoons
But just as important as when you feed your plants—is what you feed them with.
Why We Carry Down to Earth Fertilizers
There are a lot of fertilizers out there, but we’ve chosen to carry Down to Earth because they align with our values: simplicity, quality, and a love for the land.
Their fertilizers are made with natural, organic ingredients that nourish your soil while caring for the environment. It’s the kind of product you feel good about using—because you know it’s safe for your kids, your pets, and the pollinators visiting your garden.
Here are two of our favorite Down to Earth blends for spring:
🌳 Tree & Shrub Fertilizer (4-2-4)
This blend is perfect for establishing young trees or giving mature ones a spring boost. It’s packed with ingredients like fish bone meal and kelp meal that support strong roots and balanced growth—just what your landscape needs to thrive all season long. Use it around fruit trees, evergreens, flowering shrubs, or even hedges to promote sturdy trunks, healthy leaves, and vibrant blooms.
🌼 All Purpose Fertilizer (4-6-2)
If you're not quite sure where to start, this is the one we always recommend. It’s versatile, balanced, and gentle enough for everything from vegetables to herbs to perennials. Whether you’re planting your first garden or just freshening up your flower beds, this blend supports steady, healthy growth without overwhelming your plants.
Come Visit Us
We’d love to help you find just the right fertilizer for what you’re growing. Our shelves are stocked with Down to Earth blends for vegetables, flowers, trees, lawns, and more—each one crafted to give your plants exactly what they need, right when they need it.
So come by, take a stroll through our garden market, and let’s get your hands in the dirt. Spring’s here—and it’s time to grow something wonderful.
Feed your soil, and it will feed everything else.
Our shelves are stocked with our favorite organic blends from Down to Earth—fertilizers that are as natural as they are effective. Whether you're planting trees, prepping veggie beds, or just giving your perennials some love, we've got a mix to help your garden thrive this spring.