March is the time to prepare your garden for a beautiful spring season with March gardening. While the Texas weather can be unpredictable, the longer days and sweet sunshine make this an ideal time to immerse yourself in nature and take care of your garden. If you are wondering “What should I be doing to my garden in March?” for your march gardening, let us help! Here is a complete to-do list of helpful March gardening tips.
1: REVIVE YOUR GARDEN WITH COLOR
Give your garden beds and containers a boost of flower power with early spring color. At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have a wonderful selection of vibrant annuals that are ideal for you and your home.
Planting in March is fun with bold blooms like Geraniums. They have unique, upright blooms in bright pops of color. Pair with stylish pottery to accentuate your Texas home and use a well-draining soil such as Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil for spring gardening success. Place your plants in an area that receives 4-6 hours of sunlight a day and water when the top two inches of the soil is dry.
Begonias are one of the best things to plant in March since they thrive in our spring climate and throw off beautiful color. Depending on the variety, they are wonderful for both shady and sunny gardens.
There are two different types of Begonias – bronze and green leaf. Senator iQ Begonias are one of the darkest bronze-leaf Begonias you will find. They thrive in full sun to partial sun. Ambassador Begonias are known for their early, large flowers and rich green foliage. These beauties enjoy shade to partial shade.
Some may debate that Petunias are the march plant of the month. They are quintessential to spring gardening and one of the most popular bedding plants for the season. Petunias are easy to grow with a long flowering period. They are sun-loving and come in a rainbow of delightful colors. Plant this classic favorite in flowerbeds, containers, and mass plantings for a strong visual impact.
Add a blanket of color to your flowerbeds with Impatiens. Impatiens are draped in stunning, round flowers with pointy, green leaves. They are fast growing and are good to use in mass planting in shady areas of your garden. They come in bright shades of red, orange, white, and pink.
Use Calloway’s Premium Flowerbed Garden Soil when planting annuals in your landscape. Our Flowerbed Garden Soil provides optimal conditions for creating vibrant blooms. It has water-saving ingredients for added moisture control and organic ingredients to help promote rapid root growth.
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2: GROW WHAT YOU EAT
Do you love fresh veggies? Enjoy the fruits of nature and grow your own vegetable garden! As spring approaches, start creating a plan for your edible garden with warm season vegetables.
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to plant in March. They are a great source of essential vitamins and there are countless varieties. Tomatoes are best planted in mid-March and they require full sunlight to produce their delicious fruits. When growing tomatoes, they will need support for bearing heavy fruit. Use plant tape and with stakes, tomato cages, or a trellis as your plants grow taller.
Compliment your favorite meals with fresh peppers! Peppers come in various flavors from spicy to sweet and they are a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and other beneficial minerals. They grow best in warmer weather with full sunlight. Plant in mid-March and after the last freeze.
Try a sweeter option like tasty strawberries. Strawberries are easy to grow and are perfect for container gardens. Strawberries need full sunlight to adequately produce their juicy fruits. They are ideal for our Texas climate but require a consistently moist soil. Use Calloway’s Organic Container Potting Soil for good aeration and organic matter to promote rapid root growth.
For more spring gardening tips, learn how to create your own small space vegetable garden here!
3: ADD BLOOMING PERENNIALS
Perennials are repeat bloomers that return year after year. Choose varieties with various blooming times to ensure that your landscape will always be colorful.
Salvia Greggii is a mounding perennial with small, aromatic green leaves and red bloom spikes that are popular to butterflies and hummingbirds. They are ideal for planting in March because they flower in the spring, summer, and fall. They need full sun and good drainage to thrive and they are very drought tolerant.
Plan for a flower-filled summer and choose Angel Daisy® Shasta Daisy. This herbaceous perennial has masses of beautiful, white daisy blooms that are sure to bring a smile to your face. They bloom in early to late summer and with proper care, this plant can be expected to live for years to come. It does best in full sun to partial shade. The flowers are excellent for cutting for your indoor arrangements and a popular choice for attracting butterflies.
4: FEATURE ORNAMENTAL TREES & SHRUBS
Update your landscape with the features of ornamental trees and shrubs. From March flowering shrubs to budding trees, these beautiful additions will give your garden extra dimension.
Azaleas are one of the best shrubs to plant in March. They are covered in stunning clusters of blooms from mid-spring to early fall. The glossy leaves will remain dark green throughout the winter for year-long interest. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub and should only be pruned after its flowering season. Azaleas prefer highly acidic soil conditions. Pair with Calloway’s Premium Organic Pine Back Mulch which is ideal for plants and shrubs that prefer an acidic environment.
Add shape and structure to your garden with Topiaries. Topiary trees have developed and defined shapes including spiral or round. They can be planted in your landscape as a beautiful focal point or displayed on your front porch in a lovely container. They come in different sizes and shapes to suit your personal style.
When planting in March, consider blooming trees for additional color in your garden. Traveller Redbud is a unique weeping form of Redbud. They do well in a wide variety of soils and pH factors, and they produce pink to bright purple blooms in the early spring. Redbuds can grow to be about 6 feet tall, and they can tolerate full sun to light shade. This is an excellent specimen for smaller landscapes!
5: REFRESH YOUR SPACE WITH INDOOR PLANTS
March gardening also includes plants in your home, office, or dorm. They are easy to grow and add joy to your daily life. Do a little spring cleaning and fill your home with air purifying houseplants.
ZZ Plants add a decorative appeal with its unique shiny, green leaves. It is popular for its ability to tolerate a wide range of conditions, including low light, low humidity, and periods of drought.
Sansevieria is a tough indoor plant and another great choice for beginners. It is known for its air purifying qualities and can grow anywhere in your home. Plus, it is extremely drought resistant. Sansevieria prefers bright, indirect light throughout the day, but it will survive in dimly lit spaces.
Add a touch of distinctive designs to your interior spaces with Calathea. It is among the most beautiful of all indoor plants. They are known for their immense range of unique patterned foliage that comes in a range of colors. Pair it with gorgeous pottery and display in an area that receives bright, indirect sunlight.
6: FEED YOUR LAWN & GARDEN
One of the important things to do in the garden in March is to feed your plants and lawn! Your landscape just endured a Texas winter, and your plants need nourishment for a vibrant spring season.
Enjoy time outdoors this spring with a happy and healthy lawn. Feed it with Calloway’s Premium Lawn Food for newer lawns or use the Phosphorous Free formula for your established lawn. Our specialized formulas will keep your grass green, ensure better water penetration, and create stronger roots.
Feed your lawn and garden the organic way with Calloway’s Natural Lawn & Garden Food. It increases organic matter in the soil, provides beneficial fungi and bacteria, and promotes organic Chelation of iron for thriving plants. It is great for lawns, vegetable gardens, and landscaping beds.
Keep your new plants healthy and vibrant with plant foods that Calloway’s has put their trusted name on.
- Annual Blooms – Calloway’s Premium Flower Food
- Tropical & Indoor Plants – Calloway’s Premium Tropical Plant Food
- Trees & Shrubs – Calloway’s Premium Tree & Shrub Plant Food
- Blooming Shrubs – Calloway’s Premium Flowering Shrub Plant Food
Always use all plant and lawn foods as directed for your added gardening success.
MARCH GARDEN SHOPPING WITH EASE
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have everything for your March gardening needs! Visit us today and explore our entire collection of seasonal blooms, fantastic pottery, indoor plants, fresh vegetables, and so much more! Shop our neighborhood stores or shop online now!
Have questions? Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
