March is the month when the garden truly springs to life, shifting from quiet preparation to active growth. As the soil begins to warm and daffodils take center stage, the priority shifts to supporting new growth and staying ahead of the spring surge.
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Chitting seed potatoes
When March arrives, one of the most satisfying rituals for any kitchen gardener is getting the seed potatoes ready through ...
Planting dahlia tubers in pots
As we move into March, it is time to wake up your dahlias and get them ready for the growing ...
Give winter-flowering heathers a haircut
As the last of the winter-flowering heathers begin to fade this March, it is the perfect time to step in ...
Planting bare root shrubs
While it is still a bit early in March to risk putting tender plants out into the garden, it is ...
Divide snowdrops in March
March is the prime window for moving snowdrops "in the green," a technique that remains the most reliable method for ...
March lawn care
As the weather finally warms up this month, you’ll likely hear the hum of lawnmowers across the neighbourhood. It’s tempting ...
What to do when bulbs start to fade
One of the hardest things for a tidy-minded gardener to do in March is... absolutely nothing. As our spring bulbs ...
Pruning a Buddleja
March is the best time to prune the Butterfly Bush, or Buddleja davidii. Cutting through thick, old stems might seem ...
Prep your ornamental grasses
March is the time to get your ornamental grasses back in shape, but your approach has to match the type ...
