Has Spring Sprung? Here Are the Top 5 Things to Do in Your Garden Right Now...

The weather seems to have suddenly changed, the days are definitely stretching out, and there’s a little more warmth in the air… yes, spring really has sprung.

This is the moment your garden wakes up — and what you do now will set the tone for the entire season ahead. Whether you're aiming for instant impact or planning for a summer full of colour, here are the top five jobs to tackle right now, along with some perfect picks from Plants2Gardens to help you get there.

1. Create Instant Impact with Mature Spring Plants

After a long winter, most of us want results fast. The quickest way to transform beds, borders, and containers is by planting large, established specimens that are ready to perform immediately.

Spring stars like Hellebore Ice Breaker (10 Litre) provide bold, architectural foliage and elegant blooms that carry on long after early spring. These hardy perennials thrive in partial shade and give structure while other plants are just waking up.

Why now?
Soil moisture is good, temperatures are rising, and plants establish quickly without the stress of summer heat.

Top tip: Mix hellebores with evergreen shrubs for year-round texture.

2. Feed, Mulch & Revive Your Borders

Your soil has worked hard over winter. Now it’s time to replenish it.

Adding a layer of quality compost or well-rotted manure improves soil structure, locks in moisture, and gives plants the nutrients they need for strong spring growth. Follow up with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to power flowering plants through the season.

Spring feeding is particularly important for roses, shrubs, and hungry perennials that are just starting to put on fresh growth.

Why now?
Feeding at the start of the growth cycle gives plants energy exactly when they need it most. Higher than average rainfall this winter has washed a lot of goodness out of the soil it is important to replace this by top dressing plants in our borders with a good slow release fertiliser (Fed n Done) and don’t forget you Ericaceous plant like Rhododendrons, camellias, heathers that really need a boost before they flower

3. Plant Summer-Flowering Bulbs for Colour Later

Spring is about planning ahead. While you're enjoying early blooms, now is the perfect time to plant bulbs that will explode into life in summer.

Think bold dahlias, exotic lilies, and vibrant gladioli. They love warming soil and will reward you with weeks of colour from mid-summer onwards.

Plant them in groups for maximum impact — the more generous you are now, the better the display later.

4. Refresh Containers & Patio Pots

Containers often look tired after winter. Swap out faded winter bedding and refresh pots with strong, garden-ready plants.

Hardy perennials, evergreen grasses, and statement foliage plants are ideal choices. Established plants in larger pots from Plants2Gardens mean you don’t have to wait months for fullness.

Consider combining foliage contrast:

Dark leaves for drama - Heucera and Pittosporum

Silvery tones for light - Lavenders and Buddleia

Architectural shapes for structure - Cordylines

A refreshed patio instantly makes the whole garden feel ready for outdoor living again.

5. Prune & Shape for Healthy Growth

Early to mid-spring is perfect for shaping shrubs that flower later in the year and tidying ornamental grasses before new shoots take over.

Remove dead growth, damaged stems, and anything crossing or congested. This improves airflow, reduces disease risk, and encourages stronger flowering.

Avoid pruning spring-flowering shrubs like forsythia or flowering currant until after they bloom — otherwise you’ll lose this year’s flowers. Don’t forget to treat your Roses to prevent black spot and protect against aphid attack (Sulphur rose)

Make This the Year Your Garden Shines

Spring isn’t just a season — it’s an opportunity. A few smart jobs done now will reward you all the way through summer and into autumn.

If you're looking for large, established plants that deliver immediate impact, browse the current collection at Plants2Gardens. From statement Rhododendrons, Azaleas  to garden ready perennials and seasonal favourites, it’s the fastest way to give your garden that “finished” look without the wait.

The garden has woken up.

Have you? 🌱