Ask a garden designer: What do I do in the garden in March - The weather can be variable this month, but March sees the start of the race of the year gardening , rain or shine. That means it's time to go with all those jobs that you could not do in the colder months - weeding, mulching and digging organic matter in the soil, and planting plants herbaceous perennials. It is also the perfect time to give your garden a good spring cleaning - get above the work will now reap the rewards later in the season.
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Nourish your acid-loving plants
plants that grow best in acidic soil, such as rhododendrons and camellias, need a diet with heath food, especially if your soil is neutral or alkaline. You can also give the plants a dose of iron sequestered to prevent the leaves turn yellow.
If you need to cut all the pine trees in your garden or they poured a load of leaves do not burn, but use as mulch around the base of an acid-plant magnet to help acidify the soil -. it's really great for blueberries
plants that grow best in acidic soil, such as rhododendrons and camellias, need a diet with heath food, especially if your soil is neutral or alkaline. You can also give the plants a dose of iron sequestered to prevent the leaves turn yellow.
If you need to cut all the pine trees in your garden or they poured a load of leaves do not burn, but use as mulch around the base of an acid-plant magnet to help acidify the soil -. it's really great for blueberries
Prune hydrangeas
flower If you left last year heads on your hydrangeas in winter, now is the time to deadhead. Do not remove the stems with a flower head on top, but snip old stems just above the top bud healthy and prune the weakest shoots from the base of the plant.
to keep older plants healthy, cut thick, woody stems of the base to keep the plant compact.
flower If you left last year heads on your hydrangeas in winter, now is the time to deadhead. Do not remove the stems with a flower head on top, but snip old stems just above the top bud healthy and prune the weakest shoots from the base of the plant.
to keep older plants healthy, cut thick, woody stems of the base to keep the plant compact.
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Prep your borders
This is the ideal time to plant herbaceous perennials that are starting to come in garden centers in March, or showing new signs of life again within the borders after the died back in winter. I'm so excited for this time of year to see all the fresh new growth and emerging healthy plants.
If any of your perennials can not divide and move, do so now to improve their strength and allow you to create as many new beautiful plants for your garden. Plant in odd numbers for the best effect, as one of something - unless a specimen -. A still looks lost in a border
This is the ideal time to plant herbaceous perennials that are starting to come in garden centers in March, or showing new signs of life again within the borders after the died back in winter. I'm so excited for this time of year to see all the fresh new growth and emerging healthy plants.
If any of your perennials can not divide and move, do so now to improve their strength and allow you to create as many new beautiful plants for your garden. Plant in odd numbers for the best effect, as one of something - unless a specimen -. A still looks lost in a border
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Spruce lawn
your grass will start to grow now and raking all the leaves and moss before giving the first cut of the season. Before you cut, pull a stiff brush on the lawn to encourage the grass to stand. Set your mower high, about 2.5cm, until the grass grows more when you'll need to lower the setting.
It is also a good idea to cut the edges of the lawn with a half-moon edging tool to make your borders look sharper. Using a plank as a guide ensure a straight edge :. Ask where you want your line is and stand on what you push your tool edge along its length
your grass will start to grow now and raking all the leaves and moss before giving the first cut of the season. Before you cut, pull a stiff brush on the lawn to encourage the grass to stand. Set your mower high, about 2.5cm, until the grass grows more when you'll need to lower the setting.
It is also a good idea to cut the edges of the lawn with a half-moon edging tool to make your borders look sharper. Using a plank as a guide ensure a straight edge :. Ask where you want your line is and stand on what you push your tool edge along its length
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primp your pond
I spend much of my chest deep time in ponds and even in waders, it is not hot at this time of year. However, if you have not already started to clear the weeds and cut and repot your aquatic plants, then be brave and get in
First, the fight against plants: repot if you can see roots break baskets, and top dress with a layer of pebbles. You should also remove dead leaves or decaying; some rods will simply leave without cutting the base.
Despite the cold temperature, there will be a lot of coverage of weeds to remove, but be careful because it can attach to rocks and stones that you shoot. Also leave the pond side before disposal, to allow all creatures to get back in the water.
Discover inspiration means to bring water in your garden
I spend much of my chest deep time in ponds and even in waders, it is not hot at this time of year. However, if you have not already started to clear the weeds and cut and repot your aquatic plants, then be brave and get in
First, the fight against plants: repot if you can see roots break baskets, and top dress with a layer of pebbles. You should also remove dead leaves or decaying; some rods will simply leave without cutting the base.
Despite the cold temperature, there will be a lot of coverage of weeds to remove, but be careful because it can attach to rocks and stones that you shoot. Also leave the pond side before disposal, to allow all creatures to get back in the water.
Discover inspiration means to bring water in your garden
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Air and clean your greenhouse
Beware greenhouse well ventilated, especially the hottest days. It is surprising how quickly the internal temperature may increase, even if the sun is only for a short time. The plants do not like extreme heat or cold, so good ventilation is essential and will also keep the insects down.
Also make sure the glass is clean, to give maximum light to all plants. The cleaner the most robust glass plant will be.
Beware greenhouse well ventilated, especially the hottest days. It is surprising how quickly the internal temperature may increase, even if the sun is only for a short time. The plants do not like extreme heat or cold, so good ventilation is essential and will also keep the insects down.
Also make sure the glass is clean, to give maximum light to all plants. The cleaner the most robust glass plant will be.
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fruit tree Treat potash
to develop a good crop of fruit, add potash now. Although many fertilizers contain potash, add extra if you can. If you have mulched around fruit trees or bushes, moving it off before applying potash. If the soil is dry, water of potash and it will be useless if it can not reach the roots. Apply new mulch on top if necessary.
You can also spray apple and pear scab now against, especially when the flower buds are tight. You can repeat this now and again when they begin to open.
to develop a good crop of fruit, add potash now. Although many fertilizers contain potash, add extra if you can. If you have mulched around fruit trees or bushes, moving it off before applying potash. If the soil is dry, water of potash and it will be useless if it can not reach the roots. Apply new mulch on top if necessary.
You can also spray apple and pear scab now against, especially when the flower buds are tight. You can repeat this now and again when they begin to open.
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Get your perennials go
Sow perennial grasses outside: these include dill, chives, fennel, marjoram, coriander and parsley. Do not be afraid to mix the herbs in the borders with other perennials to add interest, or plant them in pots and containers for table displays.
You can also create a small garden beds of beautiful herbs (formally patterned garden) and edge beds with chives rows - but make sure you plant mint in containers or take it over and run around. Attention also borage, unless you want your garden filled with it! He has a pretty blue flower, but is a true thug and will invade everything, even his way into the stone.
See imaginative ways to create a herb garden inside
Sow perennial grasses outside: these include dill, chives, fennel, marjoram, coriander and parsley. Do not be afraid to mix the herbs in the borders with other perennials to add interest, or plant them in pots and containers for table displays.
You can also create a small garden beds of beautiful herbs (formally patterned garden) and edge beds with chives rows - but make sure you plant mint in containers or take it over and run around. Attention also borage, unless you want your garden filled with it! He has a pretty blue flower, but is a true thug and will invade everything, even his way into the stone.
See imaginative ways to create a herb garden inside
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Deadhead your daffs
If your daffodils begin to disappear and look a mess, you can deadhead, but allow the foliage if you can as this is where all the energy is stored for seed production. I get a bit of string and tie the leaves together carefully, up and down, so they do not look too messy. It is not necessary in large areas of grass, but it appears sharper in the borders.
If your daffodils begin to disappear and look a mess, you can deadhead, but allow the foliage if you can as this is where all the energy is stored for seed production. I get a bit of string and tie the leaves together carefully, up and down, so they do not look too messy. It is not necessary in large areas of grass, but it appears sharper in the borders.
Plant asparagus
If you intend pushing the asparagus, this is the month to start. It is easier to grow and thrives in well-drained soil. Plants do not grow well from seed, so one year old crowns are best.
Start by digging a shallow trench, about 25cm deep and 30cm wide. Add compost and a handful of bonemeal. Place the crowns carefully 45cm apart, spreading the roots out. Sift the soil and generously cover the crowns so that emerging buds just below ground level. As they have shallow roots, do not use a hoe when weeding.
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If you intend pushing the asparagus, this is the month to start. It is easier to grow and thrives in well-drained soil. Plants do not grow well from seed, so one year old crowns are best.
Start by digging a shallow trench, about 25cm deep and 30cm wide. Add compost and a handful of bonemeal. Place the crowns carefully 45cm apart, spreading the roots out. Sift the soil and generously cover the crowns so that emerging buds just below ground level. As they have shallow roots, do not use a hoe when weeding.
Tell us ...
Do you plan to go out in the garden this March? Share tips and photos in the comments below.