Save 10% off Personalised Engraved Gifts - This February Save 10% Today!
Free project consultation with our expert Building & Construction Team Arrange a Free Consultation Today
Haddonstone Brochures Available to View or Order online Request Brochures
Visit our beautiful Show Gardens Visit Show Gardens

Three Essential Gardening Jobs For March

As winter’s grip begins to loosen, March encourages gardeners to dust off their tools and embark on a host of gardening tasks.

Despite the lingering chill, this month is a crucial time to lay the groundwork for a vibrant and productive garden in the coming months.

Let’s delve into three essential gardening jobs for March: forcing rhubarb, planting summer flowering bulbs, and incorporating lawn edging for a polished and well-manicured outdoor space.

  • rhubarb forcer

1. Force Rhubarb To Encourage Early Growth

One of the delights of March gardening is the opportunity to force rhubarb, encouraging early growth and a head start on the growing season.  Forcing involves the controlled stimulation of plant growth in a sheltered environment, typically using a purpose-made Rhubarb Forcer.  Rhubarb, a hardy perennial, responds exceptionally well to this technique.

Begin by selecting well-established rhubarb crowns, ideally those which are two to three years old.  Place a Rhubarb Forcer over the crown, ensuring it is completely covered. This darkness encourages the plant to stretch towards the light, resulting in tall, tender stems.  Keep the surrounding soil moist, and after 6-8 weeks, lift the pot to reveal your forced rhubarb.

The forced rhubarb will boast a delicate flavour and vibrant colour, perfect for early spring desserts. Remember, this process can only be repeated every few years to ensure the plant’s overall health and vigour.

Our Handy Guide To Rhubarb Forcing explains this process in more detail.

  • Summer bulbs

2. Plant Summer Flowering Bulbs For A Colourful Display

As March unfolds, garden enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the vibrant burst of colour that summer flowering bulbs will bring to their outdoor spaces.

This opportune moment is perfect for planting bulbs like dahlias, allium, and gladioli, ensuring a tapestry of blooms once the warmer months arrive.

With soil temperatures gradually rising, these resilient bulbs establish strong roots, yielding spectacular displays of beauty.  Embrace the joy of planning and planting now, and come summer, your garden will be a dazzling showcase of colour – a testament to the foresight and care invested during the crisp days of March.

We share the best six container plants to grow now for summer colour in our helpful guide.

And don’t forget to replace old, broken containers and pots, or to treat yourself to a few more this year!  Haddonstone’s cast stone traditional planters and contemporary planters are robust, frost-proof and available in a range of styles, sizes and colours to suit any outside space.

3. Invest In Lawn Edging For A Neat Finish to Your Outdoor Canvas

While flowers and vegetables can often take centre stage, the importance of a well-manicured lawn should not be overlooked.

February provides an excellent opportunity to add definition and structure to your outdoor space through the clever use of cast stone lawn edging.  Simple and effective, lawn edging instantly transforms your garden, giving it a polished and well-groomed finish.

Lawn edging not only enhances the visual appeal of your outside space, but also serves a practical purpose by preventing grass from encroaching into flower beds or paving.  Lawn edging is just one of our favourite four functional finishing touches for your garden and adding it can actually help make mowing your that lawn much easier!

Use on its own, or team with complementary garden and landscaping stonework such as garden ornaments, water features and fountains, or even garden furniture.

 

As March unfolds, there is plenty that can be done in the garden.  So, grab your gloves and tools – it’s time to sow the seeds of a vibrant spring and summer garden!

 

The perfect stonework for your garden, all year round

Haddonstone’s wide range of cast stone designs work well in any garden setting, whatever time of year it may be.

Our friendly and experienced team are available to help you choose the perfect stonework for your outside space.

Request a call back with a member of our team and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible:

Request a call back
More gardening inspiration from Haddonstone...
More gardening inspiration...

Speak to our team

Whether you are choosing a beautiful planter for your garden, or embarking on a major property renovation, our friendly team is always available to offer tailored advice.

  Request a call back