March is a game-changer in the gardening world! With longer days and milder weather, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into essential garden jobs.

But watch out as frost can still sneak in, so keep an eye on the forecast. Check out our top tips for gardening this March.

1. Flower Power – Keep planting summer-flowering bulbs for a blooming garden later in the year. Think of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Camellias, and Pieris and feed with ericaceous fertiliser for a vibrant display come summertime.
2. Veggie Patch Prep – It’s potato-planting season! Start early planting varieties now.
3. Lawn Love – Before mowing season kicks off, change your lawnmower’s oil. For the first cut, go easy—cut high to avoid scorching. Treat moss and pesky weeds now before they take over.
4. Prune & Protect – Trim wind-damaged branches, deadhead winter flowers, and prune roses before mid-March. Protect new shoots from slugs and cover seeds if frost is on the way.

Ready to dig in? Pop into Woodies at Carrickmines Park for more advice and everything you need for a gorgeous garden.