As winter retreats, March signals the arrival of longer days and fresh opportunities for UK gardeners. This month is crucial for sowing, planting, and preparing your garden for the season ahead. Follow our comprehensive guide to ensure your garden flourishes this spring.
Vegetable Garden: What to Sow and Plant in March
March is the perfect time to start sowing and planting a wide variety of vegetables to ensure a bountiful summer harvest.
Under Cover:
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Sow tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, French beans, cucumbers, celery, and celeriac.
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Start herbs such as basil, chervil, thyme, sage, and marjoram indoors.
Direct Sowing Outdoors:
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Plant summer cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, parsley, turnips, Brussels sprouts, early peas, summer spinach, lettuce, and radishes.
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Sow leeks, parsnips, onions, seakale, and kohlrabi.
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Plant Jerusalem artichokes, shallots, garlic, and autumn-sown onions.
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Start early potatoes and rhubarb. Raised beds are ideal for forcing early crops.
Essential Care:
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Frame raised summer cabbages sown last month and plant out autumn-sown cauliflowers.
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Boost spring cabbages with Ecoworm Soil Extract for improved growth and resilience.
Fruit Garden: Preparing for a Fruitful Harvest
March is a vital month for fruit trees and bushes, ensuring a productive season ahead.
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Complete the planting of new fruit trees and bushes before the growing season begins.
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Prune fruit trees, bushes, and autumn-fruiting raspberries to encourage healthy growth.
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Plant raspberries, blackcurrants, white currants, and redcurrants for a delicious summer crop.
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Start strawberry beds to establish strong plants for summer fruiting.
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Protect fruit trees and bushes from late frosts to prevent damage to early blossoms.
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Use Ecoworm Potassium Soap to naturally manage pests on apple, pear, cherry, peach, and plum trees.
Lawn Care: Revitalising Your Grass for Spring
A well-maintained lawn enhances your garden’s overall appeal. March is the time to prepare your lawn for lush, green growth.
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Rake the lawn to remove dead leaves, moss, and debris.
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Trim lawn edges for a neat, defined look.
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Feed your lawn with Ecoworm Soil Extract to encourage healthy root development.
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Scarify and aerate compacted areas to improve drainage and nutrient absorption.
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Lay new turf or reseed bare patches to establish a fresh, green lawn.
Trees & Shrubs: Encouraging Strong Growth
March is ideal for pruning and planting climbers, shrubs, and trees to create a well-structured garden.
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Prune late-flowering climbers and shrubs to shape and promote vigorous growth.
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Apply mulch with Ecoworm Soil Extract around trees and shrubs to retain moisture and enrich the soil.
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Protect delicate shrubs from frost with horticultural fleece or straw.
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Plant new climbers such as clematis and honeysuckle, ensuring strong support structures are in place.
Flower Garden: Preparing for a Colourful Display
March is an exciting time for flower enthusiasts, with many plants ready to be sown or divided.
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Plant herbaceous perennials such as Geranium, Astrantia, and Oriental poppies.
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Lift and divide established perennials to rejuvenate overcrowded plants.
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Sow half-hardy annuals and alpine plants under cover for summer colour.
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Prick out seedlings from previous sowings to give them space to develop.
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Plant gladiolus and other summer-flowering corms for a vibrant seasonal display.
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Take cuttings of chrysanthemums, fuchsias, pelargoniums, and dahlias under glass to propagate new plants.
Final Thoughts: Welcome Spring with a Thriving Garden
March is a transformative month in the gardening calendar. By following these essential tasks, you’ll set the foundation for a productive and visually stunning garden throughout the growing season.
Incorporating Ecoworm Soil Extract and Ecoworm Potassium Soap into your gardening routine will naturally support plant health, enrich the soil, and protect against common pests.
Start today and embrace the joys of a flourishing spring garden!