As of: March 8, 2024, 9:55 a.m
By: Anita Lienerth
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March marks the start of a busy time for garden lovers, as a lot of work needs to be done to prepare the garden for the coming season.
Here you will find a clear checklist with which you can see at a glance what work you will have to do in March.
With the arrival of March begins the time when nature slowly emerges from hibernation and the garden comes back to life.
There is a lot of work to do to get the garden ready for spring and summer.
From lawn care to pruning plants to sowing new seeds, March is a busy month for garden lovers.
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Lawn care: step by step to a lush green
A thick, lush green lawn is the pride of many gardeners.
To achieve this goal, it is important to follow the correct lawn care sequence.
There is a lot to do for garden owners in spring.
All important work steps are clearly summarized in a checklist.
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Prepare the lawn and clear it of debris
: Before you actually mow the lawn, all residues such as leaves and coarse dirt should be removed to enable even lawn care.
First mowing the lawn after winter in March
: Gentle mowing is advisable so as not to stress the lawn.
The cutting height should be chosen moderately so as not to put too much strain on the grass.
Scarifying the lawn
: Scarifying removes moss and thatch so that air and nutrients can reach the grass roots better.
This promotes the growth of a healthy lawn.
Liming the lawn
: Liming the lawn in spring can help regulate the pH value of the soil and thus promote the growth of the grass.
Distribute fertilizer on the lawn
: An organic or mineral fertilizer supplies the lawn with important nutrients and ensures vigorous growth.
Reseeding the lawn
: Gaps in the lawn can be closed by reseeding to ensure an even grass surface.
Download our large checklist with all the important tasks in the garden in March for free HERE.
The first step in spring: clear the lawn of leaves and twigs so that it can breathe.
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Pruning plants in March: Important measures for healthy plants
A variety of plants need pruning in March to promote growth and stay healthy.
You should cut back these plants in spring:
Hydrangeas
Cherry laurel
Roses
fruit trees
ornamental grasses
lavender
Shrubs
grasses
However, it is important to note that hedges may no longer be trimmed from March to protect birds and other animals. In addition, everyone should ensure that they are free of frost. Pruning too early would be harmful to the plants.
Sowing in March: The beginning of new plants
March offers the ideal opportunity to sow the first seeds for the coming gardening year.
You can now sow these plants in your bed:
Leafy greens such as chard, spinach and lettuce
Brassica vegetables such as cauliflower
Bulbous vegetables such as shallots, Egyptian onions, and pearl onions
Turnips, turnip stalks and carrots
Garlic (best at the end of March, together with leek)
Green beans and broad beans
Field peas (more like mid to late March), asparagus peas
Lamb's lettuce
When you can sow lettuces outdoors depends on the variety and the climate in your region.
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Plant new flowers and trees in March
For garden lovers, March also offers the opportunity to plant new flowers and trees and thus ensure colorful diversity in the garden.
These plants are particularly suitable for this:
Garden foxtail
Gypsophila
Marigolds
Cornflowers
Tulips
Blackberries
Raspberries
currants
apricot
Apple
Pear
Gardening in March – the printable checklist
To keep track of all of this gardening work in March, be sure to download our free checklist as a PDF HERE.
This way you can ensure that no important step is forgotten and that your garden is optimally prepared for the coming season.
Start now and get your garden in shape for a blooming and productive season!