Spring Awakens: Essential Gardening Tips for March
01.03.2025
Alex’s Gardening Tips for March
Spring is here! Our March gardening guide covers everything you need to do this month—from planting hardy annuals to preparing your soil for the growing season.
Spring is just around the corner, and March is the perfect time to give your garden a refresh and get ready for the growing season ahead. Here are some key jobs to tackle this month:
Spring Clean & Tidy Up
A little effort now will set your garden up for success later! Sweep paths, clear debris, and prune back dead growth to make way for fresh shoots. We’ve got a great selection of brushes, garden tidy bags, and secateurs in-store to help you get started.
Protect New Growth
As plants start to wake up, so do slugs and snails! Use wool pellets or beer traps to keep them away from tender new shoots without harming wildlife.
Lawn Care Begins
Give your lawn a spring feed to help it recover from winter and encourage lush, green growth. A little attention now will make all the difference in the months to come.
Harvest Rainwater
Install a water butt now to collect valuable rainfall – it’s an easy way to make your garden more sustainable and keep plants hydrated during dry spells.
Create a Wildflower Meadow
Sow wildflower seeds this month to create a haven for bees and butterflies. A simple mix of native flowers will bring colour and biodiversity to your garden all summer long.
Help Our Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs start emerging from hibernation in March. Leaving out fresh water and specialist hedgehog food can help them regain strength after the colder months.
Sow & Plant for the Season Ahead
- Tomatoes – Start seeds in pots and keep them warm and bright for strong early growth.
- Onion Sets – Plant now for a delicious late-summer harvest.
Feed Your Beds & Borders
Give your plants a head start with a general-purpose fertiliser like Chicken Manure or Growmore. Feeding now will support strong growth and healthy blooms.
There’s plenty to do in the garden this month, and we’re here to help! Pop into Moss & Moor for all your spring gardening essentials and expert advice from our team.
March Plants of the Month
Plant of the month
Forsythia
Hi, it’s Kerstin! This month, I’ve chosen Forsythia – a wonderfully hardy and fast-growing shrub that brings gardens to life with its brilliant yellow blooms in early spring. Just when winter feels like it’s dragging on, Forsythia bursts into flower, filling borders and hedges with colour and attracting early pollinators.
Why Forsythia?
- Early spring colour – one of the first shrubs to bloom, brightening up the garden before most plants wake up.
- Wildlife-friendly – attracts bees and other pollinators, supporting biodiversity.
- Low maintenance – pest-resistant and easy to grow, making it a great choice for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.
- Versatile – works beautifully as an informal hedge, screening plant, or a standout feature in borders.
Kerstin’s Top Growing Tips
- Light & Soil: Prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil but can tolerate partial shade.
- Pruning: Trim after flowering to keep its shape and encourage fresh new growth for next year’s display.
- Care: Once established, Forsythia needs very little attention – just an occasional tidy-up and a light feed in early spring.
With its golden blooms, fast growth, and easy care, Forsythia is a must-have for adding warmth and vibrancy to any garden. Pop into Moss & Moor to find yours and get planting!
Houseplant of the month
Peace Lily
(Spathiphyllum)
Hi, it’s David! This month, I’ve chosen the Peace Lily – a houseplant classic that never goes out of style. With its glossy green leaves and elegant white flowers, it brings a calming, timeless beauty to any home. It’s even said to symbolise peace, thanks to its flowers resembling white flags of truce.
Not only does the Peace Lily look stunning, but it’s also an air-purifying powerhouse, helping to remove toxins and improve indoor air quality.
David’s Top Care Tips
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate some shade. Just keep it out of direct sunlight to avoid scorching the leaves.
- Water: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. If the leaves start to droop, it’s time for a drink – they’ll perk up again quickly!
- Humidity: Loves a humid environment, so mist regularly, especially in warm, dry rooms. Bathrooms and kitchens are ideal spots.
- Temperature: Thrives between 15–24°C but struggles below 10°C, so keep it cosy.
- Height: Grows to around 45cm over 5–10 years – a slow and steady beauty!
The Peace Lily is a fantastic choice for beginners and seasoned plant lovers alike. Why not pop into Moss & Moor and find the perfect one for your home?
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