As the seasons change, it's the perfect opportunity to prepare your garden for the months ahead. Whether you're dreaming of vibrant blooms, a flourishing vegetable patch, or simply a well-maintained outdoor space, now is the ideal time to roll up your sleeves and get your hands a little dirty.
From enriching your soil to planning new plantings and refreshing your flower beds, a little effort now will set the stage for a thriving and beautiful garden all season long.
March Gardening Tips: What to Plant Now
Wondering what to plant in March? Early spring is a fantastic time to start your garden preparation. Here are some of the best plants to sow this month to ensure a vibrant and productive outdoor space:
Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring
February and March are the perfect time to start sowing tender crops like chillies, tomatoes, aubergines, and peppers indoors. Using peat-free compost in grow bags is a great option, as it retains moisture while keeping young plants protected from the elements.
If you’re looking to plant directly outdoors, hardy vegetables like carrots, spinach, and broad beans can be sown in well-prepared soil. To give them the best start, enrich the soil with blended horse manure or organic matter to improve drainage and provide essential nutrients.
Flowers to Sow in March
If you want to bring early spring colour to your garden, sweet peas, pansies, and marigolds are ideal for planting this month.
- Sweet peas can be started indoors and then moved outside as the weather warms.
- Pansies and violas bring a burst of colour to your garden while everything else wakes up.
- Marigolds not only add vibrant hues but also infuse your space with fragrance throughout the day.
For the best start, use high-quality compost that will nourish your plants for months as the temperatures rise.
Spring Garden Preparation: Soil and Lawn Care
Healthy soil is the foundation of any thriving garden. Before planting, consider adding peat-free compost to enrich your soil and boost plant health. Compost improves moisture retention and provides vital nutrients for vegetables and flowers alike.
Lawn care is also essential in early spring. Before laying new turf, enrich the soil with blended horse manure to provide essential nutrients. This will help the grass establish itself and grow strong and healthy as it takes root. If you already have a lawn, aerating the soil and applying a spring lawn feed can promote lush growth. Adding a layer of landscape bark around flower beds and pathways can also help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Herbs to Plant Now for a Summer Harvest
Herbs like coriander, chives, and parsley are wonderful additions to any garden, big or small, bringing both fragrance and flavour. These edibles thrive when started early, and using nutrient-rich compost will give them the boost they need to flourish in the spring, ensuring they’re at their best when summer rolls around.
With a little effort and the right gardening products, your outdoor space will flourish as the weather warms, providing you with beauty, fragrance, and fresh produce well into the summer months.
Happy planting!
