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 Gardening
Tips and Projects for March
March is a great time to have the soil of your lawn tested. Click
here to find out how to prepare
a soil sample. Your lawn will also need a spring feeding. See your
local Southern States dealer for spreaders and fertilizers. If you
need a moss killer, it can be applied at the same time as the fertilizer,
just let your dealer know.
Preparing your vegetable garden now for the seeds and seedlings
ahead will save you a lot of work when it comes time to plant. Peat
moss, compost, and processed manure are all great sources of organic
matter to add to the soil as you turn it over or till.
Perennial vegetables such as Rhubarb, artichokes and Asparagus
can be planted now where they won't be disturbed by the annuals
coming later. Plant peas, Sweet Peas and onion
sets now.
If you haven't already, start seeds
now for strong seedlings after the last frost date. Southern States
has everything you need.
Make sure you keep up with emerging weeds in your beds before they
have a chance to go to seed. Some weeds produce thousands of seeds
per plant and can really become a problem if not removed early in
the season. Most weeds can be removed easily by cultivation or pulling
by hand. Use an herbicide on the tougher ones.
March is a great time to plant fruit trees, berries and roses.
You should also prune the roses you already have. For a general
guide, click here.
 Late
in the month when soil becomes workable, cold tolerant vegetables
can be planted. These include spinach, Brussels Sprouts, cauliflower,
radishes, peas, broccoli, lettuce and potatoes. They should be set
out about 2 weeks before the date of the last frost.
Complete any maintenance that may be necessary on lawnmowers
and other pieces of power equipment. Sharpen and oil the blades
on your hand tools.
Complete tree pruning
before new growth begins.
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