March Gardening Tips for the Midwest and Mountain Gardener
Last updated: October 18, 2016
Are you ready to get out in your backyard and garden?
Not sure where to get started?
March is here and spring is just a few days away. It’s time to get out in the yard. If you live in the Midwest and Mountain Regions of the U.S., this article is for you. Make sure to plan your to-do list after checking out the following tips.
March Gardening Tips
Landscaping Tips
- One big threat to your lawn this spring is crabgrass. One of the best ways to beat crabgrass is by applying a pre-emergence herbicide.
- Plant trees, shrubs, and perennials this spring as soon as you can.
- Install aeration tubes for your newly planted trees and shrubs. Aeration tubes will help the tree and shrub roots to grow deeper into the ground and increase the chance of surviving the summer.
Fruit and Vegetable Tips
- Midwest Living says that it’s time to plant your cool-season annual edibles and perennial herbs outdoors this month. These cool-season plants are broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, onions, radishes, parsley, cilantro, and Brussels sprouts.
- Start seeding warm-season vegetables indoors. Some warm-season vegetables include tomatoes, egg plants, and peppers.
- Prune your fruit trees this month.
- If you are looking to control insects taking over your fruit trees, try applying a dormant oil spray.
Perennial and Annual Tips
- Plant your cool-season flowers about six to eight weeks before your area’s average last frost. Here are some cool-season flowers to consider planting in your garden: violas, pansies, and snapdragons.
- According to Better Homes and Gardens, at the end of March it is time to divide your perennials. Please check out our article to find out, How to Divide Perennials the Easy Way.
General Gardening Tips
- The Old Farmer’s Almanac reminds us not to work the soil if it is too wet. You want your soil to feel like a crumbly cake.
Summary
Spring is the perfect time to get out into your garden and yard in the Midwest and Mountain Regions of the United States. With these March gardening tips, you will be well on your way to enjoying a beautiful landscape and garden.
Bonus
Are you looking to add some color into your early spring garden? Please see, 5 Early Spring Flowers that Will Dazzle Your Backyard, and don’t forget to read all the way till the bottom for two quick tips.
