The garden is stirring! With warmer days arriving, it's time to embrace the fresh air and witness nature's spring awakening. March is a busy month for gardeners, so here's a streamlined list of 15 gardening tips to get your outdoor space thriving:
- Potatoes First: Plant your early potatoes! Chitting is ideal, but don't delay if you haven't.
- Onion Protection: Set out onion sets and shield them with netting to deter hungry pigeons.
- Seed Starting: Kickstart your tomato and chilli pepper journey by sowing seeds indoors.
- Bulb Prep: Plant gladioli, lilies, and dahlias in pots indoors for later outdoor planting.
- Daffodil Care: Let daffodil foliage die back naturally after flowering; avoid tying or braiding.
- Snowdrop Division: Divide and replant snowdrop clumps after flowering to boost next year's display.
- Rose Pruning: Prune bush roses, removing dead/damaged wood and shortening remaining stems.
- Hydrangea Trim: Prune mophead hydrangeas, cutting back flowered stems to strong buds.
- Dogwood Revitalization: Cut back shrubby dogwoods for vibrant winter stem growth.
- Fruit Tree Nourishment: Mulch fruit trees with compost or manure, keeping it away from trunks.
- Shrub Relocation: Move deciduous shrubs and trees before new growth begins.
- Patio Refresh: Clean patios and decking to remove winter grime.
- Rose and Acid-Loving Plant Feeding: Feed roses with rose fertiliser and ericaceous plants with ericaceous fertiliser.
- Vegetable Bed Prep: Weed and mulch vegetable beds for upcoming planting.
- Container Refresh: Top dress potted shrubs with fresh compost.
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