{"id":36,"date":"2025-03-20T20:15:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T20:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2025-03-20T20:35:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T20:35:45","slug":"march-gardening-spring-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/03\/20\/march-gardening-spring-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"March Gardening: Spring is Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today (20<\/span>th<\/span> March) marks the spring equinox, the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The days are getting longer, the sun is showing up more often &\u00a0you can almost feel the garden waking up from its winter slumber. If you\u2019ve been itching to get your hands dirty again, now\u2019s the time. The garden is starting to come back to life and there\u2019s plenty to do to help it along. Grab your gloves, maybe throw on a jumper (it\u2019s still a bit nippy) and\u00a0let\u2019s dive into what you should be getting up to in the garden this month!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Start Sowing Those Seeds <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    March is the month where things really start to kick off. If you haven\u2019t started sowing your seeds indoors yet, now is the time to get cracking! You can begin with some hardy veggies like peas, broad beans, and carrots. For flowers, think about sowing calendula, poppies and sunflowers. It\u2019s like creating a little springtime factory on your windowsill and, honestly, who doesn\u2019t love watching little green shoots pop up?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    You can also think about getting your potatoes chitting \u2013 that means letting them sprout a little before you plant them in the ground. It\u2019s an easy way to get a head start on your spud harvest later in the year. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Spring Clean Your Garden Tools <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Let\u2019s be honest, the chances are your garden tools have spent the last few months lounging in the shed, gathering dust and maybe even a little bit of rust. Now\u2019s the perfect time to give them a good spring clean. Give your spades, forks and trowels a clean with wire wool and camelia oil before sharpening the blades \u2013 they\u2019ll work a lot better when you need them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      If your tools are looking a bit worse for wear, it might be time to treat yourself to a new one or two. Nothing quite beats the joy of using a shiny new tool in the garden. It\u2019s like the gardening equivalent of wearing new shoes!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Get Your Lawn in Shape<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        If you\u2019ve got a lawn, March is a great time to give it some TLC. If it\u2019s been a bit neglected over winter (don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve all been there), rake off any dead leaves, twigs and moss that\u2019s accumulated. Give the grass some room to breathe and soak up all that lovely spring sunshine.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        If you\u2019ve got any bare patches, now\u2019s the time to overseed your lawn to fill them in. And if the weather\u2019s mild enough, you can treat your grass to a bit of spring feed to give it a boost and help it bounce back stronger than ever.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Spring Bulbs <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          March is when the garden really starts to show off and your spring bulbs will start popping up. Crocuses, daffodils and tulips should be making an appearance, and it\u2019s hard to be grumpy when you\u2019ve got all that sunshine in a flower. If you\u2019re one of those gardeners who\u2019s been a bit late to the bulb-planting party, it\u2019s not too late to sneak a few in the ground this month. You\u2019ll get some lovely late spring colour in no time.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          Also think about adding some primroses or hellebores to your garden now \u2013 they\u2019re perfect for brightening up those early spring days when everything else is still waking up and provide a much-needed food source for those early bees buzzing about.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Weeding <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            It\u2019s the job we all love to hate but weeding in March can really set you up for a more relaxed gardening season. Those weeds that have popped up during the winter are starting to grow in earnest now, so get on top of them before they really get out of hand. Plus, weeding early on means you won\u2019t be spending your summer days knee-deep in hairy bittercress and nettles.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

            But don\u2019t go overboard \u2013 there are a few weeds (like dandelions) that are actually great for the bees and other pollinators, so leave a few around for them to enjoy. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Wildlife-Friendly Gardens <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              While we are taking about the creatures we share our gardens with, March is a great time to think about the birds, bees and insects\u00a0that will be hanging out in your garden over the next few months. Add some bird feeders or bird baths to attract feathered friends and make sure to leave a few areas of your garden a bit wild. Piles of leaves, twigs, and branches make great hiding spots for beneficial insects (hello, ladybirds!), and they\u2019ll also provide a cosy space for your garden\u2019s winter-hibernators to make their exit when the time is right.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. Enjoy the Sunshine <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Okay, so let\u2019s be real \u2013 the UK in March isn\u2019t exactly known for constant sunshine. But when those rare, sunny moments do pop up, grab the opportunity to get outside and soak up some vitamin D while you can. Whether it\u2019s a quick garden sit-down, a cup of tea in the sun, or just enjoying the beauty of the season changing, these little moments are what make gardening so rewarding.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Final Thoughts \u2013 Spring Is Coming And We\u2019re Ready!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                March is the month of transition \u2013 the cold winter days are behind us and the garden is slowly but surely waking up to greet the sunshine. There\u2019s so much to do, from sowing seeds to tidying up, to creating homes for wildlife. With just a little attention and care, your garden will be looking better than ever by the time the warmer weather really kicks in.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Today (20th March) marks the spring equinox, the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The days are getting longer, the sun is showing up more often &\u00a0you can almost feel the garden waking up from its winter slumber. If you\u2019ve been itching to get your hands dirty again, now\u2019s the time. The garden is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-monthly-top-tips"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38,"href":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36\/revisions\/38"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lrtgardening.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}