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Three jobs every gardener should complete in March to promote 'better blooms'
March is an important time for the garden as spring is right around the corner, and one gardening expert has shared the jobs you need to start now.
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Get Your Garden Growing: Essential March Gardening Tips
March Gardening Checklist: Expert Tips for a Thriving Garden Spring has sprung, and for gardeners, that means it's time to get busy! March brings a flurry of activity to the garden, and expert gardener, Michael, from the popular channel "themediterraneangardener," offers some helpful advice on how to get your garden in tip-top shape. First on the list is feeding your roses. According to Michael, "Feeding your roses now ensures better blooms and resistance to disease." This is followed by pruning, which should be done early in the month. He also recommends replanting those forced bulbs you've had indoors, and planting lilies and other summer-flowering bulbs. Weeding is another important task; Michael stresses the importance of removing both established and newly-germinating weeds before they take hold. Don't forget to check for pests! Aphids are a common problem in March, so keep an eye out for them on new shoots. Deadheading any remaining winter bedding plants will prevent them from setting seed. Finally, keep those bird feeders topped up, as we head into mating season. With these simple steps, you can ensure a beautiful and healthy garden all year round.
