Give New Plantings the Best Start This Season

Planting season is one of the most exciting times in the garden. Whether you're adding a flowering tree, refreshing foundation shrubs, creating a perennial border, or finally planting that dream rose, the first few weeks after planting are the most important. Strong roots are the key to long-term success.

Why Root Stimulants Matter

When plants are moved from a pot or nursery field into your landscape, they experience stress while adjusting to their new home. A quality root stimulant can help reduce transplant shock, encourage faster establishment, and support healthier growth from the ground up.

Why We Recommend Espoma Bio-tone Starter Plus

One of our favorite products is Espoma Bio-tone Starter Plus. This all-natural starter fertilizer is designed specifically for planting and transplanting, and it can be used on trees, shrubs, perennials, roses, vegetables, and more. It contains natural nutrients plus beneficial microbes and both endo and ecto mycorrhizae - helpful organisms that work with plant roots to improve water and nutrient uptake.

Benefits of Bio-tone Starter Plus

Gardeners love Bio-tone Starter Plus because it:

Encourages stronger root growth
Helps plants establish faster
Reduces transplant stress and transplant loss
Improves access to water and nutrients
Is safe for organic gardening
Will not burn plants when used as directed

How to Use It

Simply mix Bio-tone Starter Plus into the soil when planting. For trees and shrubs, blend it into the backfill soil. For perennials, roses, and flower beds, mix it into the planting area before setting plants in place. Positioning it near the root zone helps plants benefit right away.

A Small Step That Makes a Big Difference

If you're investing in new plants this season, do not overlook what happens below the surface. A few extra minutes at planting time can lead to stronger roots, healthier plants, and better blooms all season long.

Visit Us for Planting Success

Stop by our garden center and ask our team which size of Bio-tone Starter Plus is right for your next planting project. We're happy to help you choose the right plants and the right products for a successful season.