March Gardening Tips

Winter water if needed - only water when it's above freezing Deep root water trees - insert the deep root feeter at the end of the dripline (canopy) of your tree - do it on opposite sides so your tree gets two waterings. Start seeds of cool season crops such as cabbages, cauliflower, spinach, lettuce, broccoli and Brussel sprouts indoors. Prune fruit trees - it's best to prune them before they leaf out to prevent the spread of the disease fire blight. Apply dormant oil to trees and shrubs infested with oystershell scale such as aspen, ash, willow and lilac. Apply when temperatures are 45 - 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut back ornamental grasses before new blades appear Divide perennials Heavy snows are possible in March, remove snow from plants to avoid damage and suffocation. Core aerate your lawn Start annual and vegetable seeds indoors; peas and sweet peas can be sown outdoors Add mulch to your perennials beds Prune non spring blooming trees and shrubs