March is Here! Time to Get Ready for Spring!
Spring is just around the corner, and March is the perfect time to prepare your garden and lawn for the season ahead! Whether you’re eager to get your hands in the dirt or just want to give your yard a little TLC, these essential March gardening tips will help set the stage for a beautiful and bountiful growing season.
March Garden & Lawn Checklist:
Start Cleaning Up the Garden
March is a great time to remove winter debris, dead plants, and any leftover leaves from your garden beds. Clear out weeds before they have a chance to take hold and freshen up mulch to help retain moisture and suppress new weed growth.
Prune Shrubs and Trees
Prune dead or damaged branches from shrubs and trees to encourage healthy growth. Early bloomers like forsythia and lilacs should be pruned after they flower, but now is the perfect time to shape up summer-blooming plants like roses and hydrangeas.
Prepare Your Lawn for Growth
Rake up any thatch buildup and patch bare spots in your lawn. If you live in a cooler climate, you can start seeding and fertilizing later this month. Warmer regions can begin mowing as soon as the grass starts growing again.
Get Your Garden Beds Ready
Turn the soil and mix in compost or organic matter to enrich your garden beds. If you’re planning a vegetable garden, start mapping out where you’ll plant your crops for the best sunlight exposure.
Start Seeds Indoors
March is a great time to start seeds indoors for vegetables and flowers. Tomatoes, peppers, and herbs can be started now so they’re ready to be transplanted when the weather warms up. Need annuals? You can pre-order your favorite flowers from ShipMyPlants.com to ensure your garden is bursting with color this spring!
Divide and Transplant Perennials
If your perennials are overcrowded, divide and replant them now. This will give them time to establish roots before the heat of summer arrives.
Plan Your Spring Planting
Start planning which plants, flowers, and vegetables you want to grow this year. Browse ShipMyPlants.com for unique varieties and get ahead of the season by pre-ordering your favorite annuals today!
Check Your Garden Tools
Give your garden tools a quick inspection—sharpen blades, oil moving parts, and replace anything that’s broken. A little maintenance now will save you time later!
Keep an Eye on the Weather
March can be unpredictable! Watch for late frosts, and be ready to cover any tender plants with fabric or cloches if temperatures drop unexpectedly.
Spring is a time of renewal, and with a little prep now, your garden and lawn will thrive all season long. Don’t forget to visit ShipMyPlants.com to pre-order your annuals and get a head start on a stunning spring display! Happy gardening!
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