March
- Bexley Garden Centre
- Mar 1, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 30, 2025
March is when the garden really starts to wake up. Days are longer, buds are swelling, and there’s plenty you can do now to set yourself up for a strong spring – just keep one eye on the forecast, as late frosts are still possible.
March jobs in the garden
Garden protection & weather prep
Late frosts can still catch new growth, so keep frost fleece/cloches handy. Start hardening off young plants on mild days (bring them back in at night), and protect blossom and tender shoots if a cold snap is due.
Lawn care
March is a great time to start gentle lawn care. If it’s dry enough, give the lawn a light rake to remove debris and moss, then start the first mow on a high setting. You can also begin a spring lawn feed once growth picks up.
Veg patch & seed prep
Sowing ramps up this month. Start crops under cover (or on a bright windowsill), and sow hardy veg outside when the soil isn’t cold and soggy. It’s also a good time to plant onion sets and, weather depending, plant early potatoes (especially in containers or under cover).
Trees & shrubs
March is a key month for pruning and feeding. Prune roses and remove dead/damaged stems on shrubs. It’s also a good time to add a mulch around shrubs and borders (compost or well-rotted manure) to retain moisture and improve soil.
Wildlife
Nesting season begins, so avoid heavy hedge cutting. Keep bird feeders topped up and put out fresh water. If you have a pond, check it’s safe for wildlife and remove any debris as temperatures rise.
What’s in store this month
Seeds & seed potatoes, onion sets, and early veg varieties
Seed compost, multipurpose compost, and grit/vermiculite
Seed trays, pots, labels, and heated propagators/mini greenhouses
Frost protection: fleece, cloches, cold frames
Canes, twine, plant supports and clips
Spring lawn feed, grass seed and lawn care essentials
Rose feed, mulch and soil improvers
March garden FAQs
Visit us today...
at our Bexleyheath or Barnehurst branches to stock up on winter essentials and get ready for spring – including seed potatoes, compost, frost protection, heated propagators and wild bird food.
