March Garden Ideas

Enjoy Emerging Flowers!

Crocus and daffodils are letting us know that spring is coming soon!

Bring Spring Indoors

Bring spring flowering branches such as forsythia or quince into the house for forcing. Select branches that have plump, healthy buds. Use sharp pruners to cut long stems and immediately bring them indoors. Place them in a vase filled with warm water. Set the vase in a bright, warm location out of direct sunlight. Change the water every few days.

Clean up Garden Beds

Remove debris and leaves left from fall and winter to allow early perennials and bulbs to emerge. Cut back dormant perennials and grasses to prepare for new growth. Avoid working in the soil if it is wet as it will become compacted.

Order or "Borrow" Seeds

Once your summer garden is planned, start gathering the seeds. Local garden centers and online stores are options. A variety of seeds are available (at no cost) at the Marlton Seed Exchange counter at the Evesham Library. Selection changes based on the season (and availability). Check it out!

Winter Sowing Garden Maintenance Tips

If you started a winter sowing "greenhouse", check it occasionally:

Check Moisture

Look for condensation on the inside of the plastic. If the jug looks dry and light, drip or mist water through the top hole.

Keep Cool

Once the weather warms up and the seedlings have their first true leaves, you can peel back the tape and flip the lid open during the day to prevent them from overheating.

Success!

Once your seedlings have 2-3 sets of leaves, and the ground is thawed enough to work with, it's time to plant them into your garden. If you sowed the seeds thinly, then you can plant individual seedlings. If they are a clump, carefully separate the clump in to several smaller and plant these. Congratulations on your success!