March Planting Guide

Bedding Plants

     Begin to plant warm-season bedding plants, such as impatiens, marigolds, zinnias, blue daze, pentas, celosia, salvia, portulaca, purslane, alyssum and others. 

General Maintenance

    Warmer temperatures and active growth make watering increasingly important if regular rainfall does not occur. New plantings need the most attention, since they are more vulnerable until they have a chance to grow a strong root system. 

Landscape

     Fertilize lawns the last week in March or early April using a lawn fertilizer or weed and feed (fertilizer plus weed killer). Fertilize roses and other shrubs now. Purchase roses in containers and plant this month.

Vegetables

     Begin planting warm-season vegetables, such as tomatoes and bell peppers (use transplants for these two), cucumbers, corn, snap beans, mirliton and squash. Protect tender vegetables in the event of a late freeze.