March marks the beginning of spring, and it’s also the perfect time to prepare your garden. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, this March gardening guide will help you plan your seedlings and organize your tasks to achieve a lush garden.
Together, we’ll discover the best plants to grow at this time of year and the essential maintenance work to be carried out. Get your gardening tools ready, put on your gloves and let us guide you through our practical advice to turn your green space into a true haven of peace.
The effects of March weather on gardening
Visit March sleetThese sudden, intense showers of rain, hail and sleet are typical of the transitional period between winter and spring. They signalgradual arrival of springBut beware of rushing to the garden, as severe frosts can still occur.
This is also the month when flowers begin to bloom moreThis allows winter protection to be gradually removed. It is therefore essential to adapt your gardening activities to these climatic variations to ensure the health and optimal growth of your plants.
Gardening tasks to perform in March
In March, the vegetable garden needs special attention. It’s the ideal time to plant vegetables like lettuce, spinach or even radishesas well as aromatic herbs such as basil and parsley. The planting potatoes, pink garlic and white onions is also recommended.
For those who grow artichokes, it’s time to multiply your plants by transplanting eyelets. In the orchard, remember to prune your fruit trees and plant red berry bushes.
In the ornamental garden, remove winter protectioncompost irises and peonies, plant summer- and autumn-flowering perennials and bulbs, and sow annuals under cover.
Tips for pruning shrubs and treating plants in March
In March, it’s time to trim your hedges as well as specific shrubs such as deflowered camellia, hibiscus, buddleia, wisteria and roses. This is also the ideal time to finish planting bare-root deciduous shrubs and evergreen rootball shrubs.
For prevent bacterial blight or pseudomonia which manifests itself by black spots on oleanders, an Bordeaux mixture treatment is recommended. Don’t forget to consult the March lunar calendar to plan your gardening work efficiently.
Finally, to avoid crowds in garden centers and nurseries, choose your time slots wisely. Also note that the first garden shows and other events are starting to multiply.
