March Gardening Tips for the Pacific Northwest
Last updated: May 25, 2021
What should you do if slugs are taking over your garden?
Is it time to start planting vegetables?
Spring is coming. For a gardener, those can be some of the happiest words they have heard in a while.
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, it is time to get busy in your garden. Make sure that you have everything in order this spring by checking out the following gardening tips.
Pacific Northwest’s March Gardening Tips
Landscaping Tips
- Check your lawn to see if there are any bald spots. If there are, Better Homes and Gardens recommends to “scratch up soil and toss on seed.” They also recommend to keep the seedbed moist and to use straw as a light dressing to protect the seed from injury.
- According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac you can still plant trees and shrubs this month. It is recommended to do it in a cool and wet place. Do not forget to apply a mix of compost and mulch in to the planting hole.
Fruit and Vegetable Tips
- Organic Gardening recommends to start planting your potatoes this month. You can add some onions and bare-root asparagus to plant along with your potatoes.
- It is finally time to plant your vegetables this month. For a few ideas check out the list below.
Perennial and Annual Tips
- March is a great time to divide your summer and fall blooming perennials. You can replant your divided perennials or give them as gifts. In our article, How to Divide Perennials the Easy Way, we break down how to do it in just 4 easy steps.
General Gardening Tips
- Do you have a slug problem? Once the bulbs start to grow, the slugs come out. BHG recommends to spray later this month to help treat trees and shrubs. Make sure to spray the trees and shrubs that are most popular with the slugs.
- For mites, spray a horticultural oil.
- This month, check your compost bin. You should have some new material to add for spring mulching.
Your Turn
Are you ready to plant some trees this spring? Check out our article, How to Plant Bare Root Tress in 8 Simple Steps.
Happy Gardening!
