Judy's Garden Calendar March
Autumn – the best season for gardening – is here at last!
Flowers to sow in March
Pansies and their viola relatives can be sown
now. Seedlings can take some time to emerge,
so make sure the seeds don’t dry out during the
germination period. Modern pansies like Yates
Joker Mix will bloom right through late winter
and into spring, especially if dead flowers are
removed and the plants fed regularly with
Thrive Flower & Fruit.
Vegies to sow in March
March is the month for sowing root vegies such
as beetroot, carrots, parsnips,
radishes and turnips. None of these vegies
responds well to being transplanted, so they’ll
get the best start if they’re sown direct into
garden beds. Beginners might like to try the
Yates easy-sow seed tapes that are available
for beetroot and carrots.
Feed in March
Young vegies planted now need to make as
much growth as possible before the cold
weather, so feed at least once a fortnight with
Thrive Soluble.
Prune in March
Cut back raspberry canes that have fruited over summer.
Split up and re-plant clumps of perennials such
as violets and bergenias. Old woody root
sections should be trimmed off and discarded.
March pest watch
In warmer areas, fruit flies are very active.
Because Yates Fruit Fly control doesn’t have to
be sprayed directly on fruit, there’s no
withholding period – you can eat the fruit
whenever you like. Some traditional gardeners
prefer to use Lebaycid, If so, it’s particularly
important to carefully follow the application
instructions on the label.
Yates Nature’s Way Vegetable Dust Derris is a
low toxic, ready-to-use dust that can be quickly
and easily applied to control common pests like
caterpillars, thrips and aphids on leafy
vegetables.
March job file
If you’ve been holding off planting new shrubs
or trees, this is the month to get them in. As the
weather cools, the soil stays moist for longer –
but there’s still enough warmth to encourage
root growth.
Plant of the month – Roses
In March roses have recovered from the
extremes of summer and are coming back into
full flower. The intense colours of the autumn
blooms make a wonderful display. Yates Rose
Gun Advanced will protect rose plants from
pests like aphids and mites, and also control
the fungal diseases that can be rife at this time
of year.
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