In March, when the garden suddenly starts to bloom, gardening really gets going again. You can find out what tasks await us in the garden in March in our overview.
It will be official in March: Spring has begun and the garden is slowly waking up from its hibernation. This not only means that we can look forward to numerous spring flowers, but also that the garden must now be carefully prepared for the coming garden year. We'll show you what gardening comes with March.
The vegetable garden in March
During the winter, the vegetable patch is often only sparsely overgrown - this changes abruptly in March: Numerous types of vegetables are now in the starting blocks and are eagerly waiting to be sown or planted. We have summarized for you here which work in the vegetable garden you should not miss in March.
What to sow in March?
While only a few plants could be sown in January and February, March brings with it a whole range of plants that now want to start their life. Heat-loving plants such as tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) and broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) can be grown in this Month can be dressed wonderfully on the windowsill. Sturdy vegetables such as parsnips (Pastinaca sativa), carrots (Daucus carota) and spring onions ( Allium fistulosum), on the other hand, can be sown directly into the bed in March without any problems.
What to sow in March?
Sowing on the windowsill: Andean berries, artichoke, aubergine, broccoli, tiger nuts, fennel, kohlrabi, melon, peppers, romanesco, beetroot, lettuce, celery, tomatoes
Sow directly into the bed: Field beans, cauliflower, peas, oat root, carrots, head cabbage, spring onions, parsnips, leek, radishes, lettuce, black salsify, spinach, savoy cabbage, onions
Tip: So that your plants are optimally cared for, you should use high-quality soil when sowing - such as the PlanturaOrganic herbal & seed soil - set. This not only provides the young plants with all the nutrients they need for he althy growth, but is also peat-free and therefore particularly climate-friendly.
What to plant in March?
Gardening in March isn't just about sowing new plants: if you've been busy in January and February, you can already fill your beds with plants that have been brought forward in March. Young salad plants, but also early cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) and radish (Raphanus sativus) look forward to a place outside in mild weather or under a protective fleece or foil tunnel. In particularly mild locations, the first early potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) can be planted in the bed at the end of March.
What to plant in March?
In the bed: Cauliflower, broccoli, new potatoes, kohlrabi, radish, red cabbage, lettuce, celery, chives, savoy cabbage, pak choi
Seasonal vegetables in March
Not only sowing new plants is on the agenda for March. The month is also the right time to harvest the last winter vegetables in the garden. But the first plantings from this year are already showing their fruits - in particular the fast-growing radish (Raphanus sativus var. sativus) can already be grown in early to mid-March be harvested from the greenhouse.
Which vegetables can be harvested in March?
In the bed: Chicory, lamb's lettuce, parsnips, leeks, spinach
In the greenhouse: radishes, celery bulbs
Even if you don't have your own garden, it's still worth buying seasonal fruit and vegetables - for the sake of the environment. You can find out which fruit and vegetables are in season when in our large seasonal calendar.
Other work in the vegetable garden
In addition to the sowing and harvesting of vegetables in March, there is also a lot of other work to be done in the kitchen garden. We have summarized the most important ones for you here.
Cut herbs: Also perennial herbs such as thyme (Thymus vulgaris), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ) and mountain savory (Satureja montana) need regular pruning. When gardening in March, the aromatic herbs are cut back by about a third with garden shearspromote rich branching.
Planning the garden year: The garden year really gets going in March. If you want to get the best out of your kitchen garden, you should sit down and draw up a planting plan at the beginning of March. Here you can specify exactly which plants should be planted when, where and in what order - in this way you can optimally exploit the positive effects of planting neighbors and at the same time prevent the spread of diseases and soil leaching.
Prepare the beds: So that the new residents in the garden feel comfortable, it is particularly important to prepare the beds sufficiently in March: loosen the soil well and work then compost and horn shavings into the substrate. The soil is thus optimally prepared for the new plants to move in.
The ornamental garden in March
The ornamental garden in March is a particularly beautiful sight: numerous early bloomers suddenly emerge from the ground and enchant the bed with their radiant colours. Unfortunately, in March you shouldn't just enjoy the splendor of the flowers, but also prepare your ornamental garden for the new gardening season: In the gardening month of March, new flowers are planted, sowing is diligent and one or two shrubs are trimmed.
What's blooming in March?
In March, early bloomers and heralds of spring have their pure bloom time. Classic early bloomers such as crocus (Crocus), Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) or daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) now appear in large numbers ). The pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) is also one of the flowers that bloom in March. The first early flowering shrubs such as the spring spire (Spiraea thunbergii) or the gingerbread tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) are also in full bloom.
What flowers bloom in March?
Flowers and perennials: Christmas rose, daisy, golden star, pasqueflower, crocus, corydalis, dandelion, snowflake, sweet violet, daffodil, primrose, snowdrop, cowslip, pansy, winter agaric, etc.
Shrubs and trees and shrubs: Spring spikes, hazel, gingerbread tree, mahonia, snow forsythia, star magnolia, winter jasmine, winter mahonia, etc.
What flowers can you plant in March?
Whoever wonders about a bloomingIf.webp you want to be happy in your ornamental garden, you shouldn't rest in March: so that there are still colorful blossoms to be admired in the coming months, you should use the time to plant flowers in March. Annual plants such as the garden foxtail (Amaranthus caudatus) or the gypsophila (Gypsophila) can now be grown on the windowsill. Other flowers such as marigolds (Calendula officinalis) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) can even be sown in the bed in March. You can also plant forced tulips (Tulipa gesneriana) outdoors in March.
What flowers do you plant in March?
Sowing on the windowsill: Begonia, Foxtail, Thrift, Bell Vine, Busy Lizzie, Snapdragon, Sunflower, Gypsophila, Marigolds
Sowing in the bed: Neck pea, poppy, cornflower
Plants in the bed: Tulips
Other gardening work in the ornamental garden
Of course, not only sowing flowers in March is on the agenda. Now is also the perfect time for planting ornamental trees and for the first fertilization of the beds. Here we have summarized all the important work for the month of March for you.
Care for and fertilize roses: Roses that bloom more often (Rosa) should be pruned back vigorously in March so that they have lush flowers in summer wear. After cutting the roses, you should reward them with a mixture of horn meal and compost to encourage their growth. In addition, if roses were piled up in winter, they should be uncovered again in March.
Caring for hydrangeas: So that hydrangeas can show their magnificent flowers again this year, you should do something good for them in March. Some hydrangea species benefit from a spring pruning. In addition, you should provide the hydrangeas between March and May with a high-quality, primarily organic long-term fertilizer, such as our Plantura organic hydrangea fertilizer, to ensure a sufficient supply of nutrients.
Prepare the garden pond: In March it's time to get the garden pond back in shape. This includes removing protective netting and clearing foliage. In addition, you should now generously cut back the bank plants.
Share autumn flowering perennials: Autumn flowering perennials like the asters (Aster), autumn chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indicum hybrids) and Cranesbill(Geranium hybrid) is best divided in March. After the plants have been carefully dug up, the root ball is carefully divided with a spade or knife. The individual parts are then planted in their new place.
Tip: Combine the division with fertilizing the perennials by working compost or an organic long-term fertilizer into the planting hole.
Check boxwood: The first hibernated caterpillars of the boxwood moth get to work in March. So start now by checking your boxwood plants and checking whether you still have traps for the borer in the house. If you discover free-eating caterpillars in the bux, quick action is required with the biological Plantura Zünslerfrei XenTari® in order to achieve an optimal effect.
The Orchard in March
Whereas the winter orchard brought work mainly from pruning, in March it's time again to sit back and look forward to the blossoms. Only the planting of new fruit trees in the garden is particularly cheap in March.
Plant fruit trees: For berry bushes such as blackberries (Rubus), raspberries (Rubus idaeus ), and currants (Ribes), March is the perfect time to plant. But fruit trees such as apricots (Prunus armeniaca), apples (Malus) or pears (Pyrus) can also be used move into the orchard in March.
Rhubarb: When planting, the plant is happy about a portion of primarily organic fertilizer such as our Plantura organic tomato fertilizer. Manure and compost also help the plant get off to a good start in the new season.
Readying Strawberries: Strawberries need careful tending in March so that they bear lots of sweet fruit in the summer. If this has not already been done in autumn, this includes removing or transplanting any offshoots and runners, weeding, spreading fresh manure or compost and possibly applying a layer of mulch.
The Lawn in March
While the lawn hardly needed any attention in winter, March is the time for the first care. Caring for your lawn after winter is essential if you want to enjoy he althy, green grass this year.
Fertilize the lawn: Now it's time forthe first lawn fertilization, ideally with a primarily organic lawn fertilizer such as our Plantura organic lawn fertilizer, as this not only has a long-term effect, but is also harmless for garden animals and pets.
Determine the pH value: It is advisable to determine the pH value of the soil in March. If the pH value is too low, there can be a heavy infestation of moss and the increased occurrence of various weeds in the lawn, while the vitality of the grass decreases. Liming the lawn can therefore make sense if the acid content is too high, as this can bring the pH value of the soil back to an ideal concentration.
Mowing and scarifying the lawn: In March it's finally time to get the lawn in shape again. When mowing for the first time, however, it is advisable to leave the lawn one to two centimeters higher than usual so that the blades of grass are not suddenly shortened too much and thus increase the risk of sunburn. If you want to scarify the lawn, now is the right time to do so.
Support garden animals and insects in March
In March, many animals are already beginning to feel spring fever. Blackbirds begin their territorial battles, while common toads make their way to their spawning grounds on mild nights. The first wild bees and other insects are now leaving their winter quarters and looking for food and a place to nest.
How to support garden animals in March:
- Plant more early bloomers as a food source for insects.
- Create insect hotel and bumble bee box.
- Drive carefully on warm nights and help common toads across the road. At driving speeds of over 30 km/h, amphibians die from the pressure wave in front of the car, even if they are not run over directly.
The balcony garden in March
A new season also begins for balcony gardeners in March. Many balcony plants need special attention in March so that they can show their full splendor in summer. There are also numerous balcony flowers that provide bright accents in March.
Flowers for the balcony in March: In March, numerous blooming flowers will once again draw admiring glances. The colorful flowers of the rose primrose (Primula vanilla), narcissus (Narcissus pseudonarzissus) and pansy (Viola ) are particularly impressive x wittrockiana). So that the balcony is also a feast for the eyes in early summer, you should sowDon't miss out on the new residents in March: Some balcony flowers such as the magic bell (Calibrachoa), on the other hand, have to be sown in March so that they bloom in time for May.
What flowers to plant on the balcony in March?
Blossoming in March: Brush clover, daffodils, rose primula, pansies
Prepare in March: Cannula, dahlia, gladiolus, canary nasturtium, morning glory, magic bell
Pruning Geraniums: Geraniums that have spent the cold winter in a cool, bright room can slowly be prepared for their return to the balcony in March. For this, the leafless shoots of the plant are cut back to two to four eyes. The flower is then repotted and placed in a bright window seat until it can take its place on the balcony when the weather is frost-free.
Hardening off potted plants: Potted plants that have overwintered indoors should be slowly reaccustomed to their old place in early March. On frost-free days, they can stand outdoors in a shady, wind-protected place during the day. Gradually, the plants can be exposed to sunlight for longer periods, allowing them to acclimate slowly without getting sunburned.
Care for indoor plants properly in March
Houseplants are an absolute must for most people and contribute significantly to the feel-good climate in the house. So that the beautiful houseplants can continue to present themselves in their full splendour, it is particularly important at the start of the growing season in March to give your plants sufficient attention.
Fertilize houseplants: The start of the vegetation period in March not only means that the houseplants are now slowly starting to grow again, but also that the green housemates need more nutrients. For this reason, fertilizing the plants in March is particularly important: A good plant fertiliser, such as the Plantura organic indoor and green plant fertiliser, provides the plant with all the important nutrients.
Cleaning the leaves: Indoor plants with large leaves, such as window leaf (Monstera deliciosa) or palm trees, are often particularly susceptible to dust build-up in winter . Spring cleaning is therefore the order of the day: use a damp, soft cloth to remove dust and dirt from the leaves and bring themPlant to shine again. Smaller plants can also be showered with lukewarm water. Incidentally, cacti and succulents also benefit from a clean surface - however, the dust should be removed with a fine brush instead of water.
Repot houseplants: At the beginning of the vegetation period you should always check your houseplant to see if there is still enough space in the pot. About every three to four years it is time to change the pot in March - this way the plant not only has new space to grow, but can also look forward to fresh substrate.
After March comes April - you can find out what you need to consider when gardening this month in our article "Gardening in April".