What to do in the garden in March | Part 2

Garden tasks for March

1. Prune trees and shrubs – Finish pruning fruit trees, berry bushes, and ornamental shrubs before they start budding.
2. Prepare flower beds – Clean up leftover leaves, loosen the soil, and add compost to enrich it.
3. Sow early vegetables – Start planting carrots, lettuce, spinach, and radishes in open ground.
4. Feed your plants – Apply fertilizers to give perennials, lawns, and shrubs a strong start for the season.
5. Divide perennials – If necessary, divide and replant perennials like hostas and daylilies.
6. Check garden tools – Sharpen pruners, clean shovels, and get everything ready for the busy season ahead!

Tip: Keep an eye on the weather—if frost is still possible, delay sensitive plantings or protect young sprouts.

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