March Gardening To-Do List
By Deano Ross | Updated February 24, 2023
March is a season full of exciting possibilities for the green-thumbed gardener! As some areas welcome spring with all its sunny promise while others still endure winter’s chilly grasp, knowing just how to get your garden ready can be challenging. Consult this special IslandEarth March gardening list, and you’ll soon have every corner buzzing with growth potential – paving the way for a successful growing season ahead!
1. Start a garden journal
Growers of all levels, it’s time to make your garden dreams come true with a Garden Journal! From seasoned horticulturists to beginner green thumbs – keep track of everything you need for gardening success. Record details like planting dates, weather conditions and seed sources so you’ll have the information when future planning begins. In addition, observations made during care will be invaluable in ultimately having bigger yields each season! Get growing now – happy journaling!
2. Plan your garden layout
Now is the perfect time to start thinking about your garden and bringing it to life! Get creative with your plot layout, picking plants that fit into each unique corner of your outdoor space. With careful consideration for sunlight exposure, soil quality and drainage – you can sketch out a rough plan on paper before starting in March. Let’s get ready for some gorgeous blooms this season!
3. Start seeds indoors
Live in a northern climate? Get an early start on your garden with indoor seed starting! Choose the seeds of your dreams and sow them into trays or pots. Place them in a warm, sunny spot – water regularly to ensure they grow – then when it’s warmer, transfer those babies right over to the yard for some serious blooming’ action all season long!
4. Prepare your soil
March is the ideal time to give your garden a jump-start for success! Show those weeds who’s boss; clear them from your soil and enjoy some good old fashion tilling. On top of that, update its quality by incorporating nutrient-rich compost – after all; healthy plants come down to having proper nutrition at their foundation.
5. Plant cool-weather crops
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your garden and introduce delicious cool-weather crops! Just think of all those crisp salads with homegrown lettuces, spicy spinach dishes, or an array of pea recipes. If you live in a southern climate or have access to a greenhouse this April, it’s not too late to plant these beautiful veggies – make sure each crop has specific instructions for successful growth.
6. Prune trees and shrubs
As the season turns and spring approaches, this is a perfect opportunity to start on the right foot by sprucing up your outdoor foliage. IslandEarth Landscape recommends taking some time to carefully prune back any dead or damaged branches of trees and shrubs during March before they become fully leafed out — it will benefit their health while also giving them an extra boost in beauty!
7. Mulch your garden beds
Spring is the perfect time to give your garden beds extra love and attention! A layer of natural mulch, such as shredded leaves or straw, will help seal in moisture while protecting against weeds. Plus, it’ll even regulate soil temperature to keep plants cozy through heatwaves and chilly days.
March Gardening To-Do List Conclusion
March is critical for any gardener wanting to enjoy the fruits of their labour come summer! Start by keeping track of your progress in a garden journal. Then, plan where to plant and go ahead with sowing seeds indoors or directly outdoors if temperatures allow it. Test different soil varieties to find which yields the best results, purchase cool-weather crops that can take frosty mornings, and prune away winter damage from trees and shrubs – all before mulching the beds ready for new growth. Every location has unique climate conditions, so customize plans accordingly but don’t be afraid to try something completely new this season; Who knows what exciting creations await? Happy gardening, everyone!
