Jobs in the Garden: March 2024

As March unfolds, signaling the arrival of spring, gardeners across the UK eagerly prepare to embrace the awakening of nature and the renewal of their outdoor spaces. With the promise of warmer days ahead, it's time to roll up your sleeves and dive into a plethora of tasks to ensure your garden thrives throughout the season. Here are some essential jobs to tackle this March.

Prepare the Soil

As the ground begins to thaw, seize the opportunity to prepare your soil for planting. Clear away any debris, turn over the soil, and incorporate organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure to improve its structure and fertility.

Sow Seeds

March marks the ideal time to start sowing seeds indoors for various vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Get a head start by planting tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, and other tender crops indoors to transplant later when the risk of frost has passed. Check out our seed trays here.

Prune

Take advantage of the dormant period to prune deciduous trees, shrubs, and roses before new growth emerges. Remove dead or damaged branches, shape the plants, and encourage healthy growth.

Divide Perennials

Revitalise overgrown perennial plants by dividing them. Carefully lift clumps of perennials such as hostas, daylilies, and ornamental grasses, and divide them into smaller sections to replant elsewhere in the garden or share with friends.

Weed Control

Stay on top of weeds before they have a chance to take over your garden beds. Regularly hoe or hand-pull weeds while they're still small to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and space.

Lawn Care

Give your lawn some much-needed attention by scarifying to remove thatch, aerating to improve soil compaction, and overseeding to fill in bare patches. Apply a slow-release fertilizer to encourage healthy growth.

Protect Early Blooms

Keep a watchful eye on delicate spring blooms such as daffodils, tulips, and crocuses. Shield them from late frosts by covering them with horticultural fleece or cloches overnight. Check out our range of plant protection here.

Plan and Design

Use this time to envision and plan any new additions or renovations to your garden. Whether it's creating a new flower bed, installing a water feature, or designing a vegetable patch, now is the perfect time to sketch out your ideas and gather inspiration.

By tackling these essential garden tasks in March, you'll lay the groundwork for a bountiful and beautiful outdoor space that will flourish throughout the spring and beyond. So, grab your gardening gloves and tools, and let the gardening season begin!