March is the perfect time to shake off the winter chill and get your hands in the dirt! With the arrival of warmer days and longer sunlight hours, your garden is ready for fresh flowers, flavorful herbs, and a simple DIY project to bring new life to your space. Whether you’re working with garden beds, containers, or a balcony setup, here’s what you should be planting this month.
Flowers to Plant in March
March is prime time for cool-season flowers and early spring blooms. Here are a few that thrive when planted now:
🌸 Pansies & Violas – These cheerful blooms are cold-hardy and add a pop of color to your garden beds and pots.
🌼 Daffodils & Tulips – If you missed the fall planting window for bulbs, you can still grab pre-sprouted ones from garden centers for a quick burst of spring color.
🌿 Snapdragons – These tall, vibrant flowers attract pollinators and thrive in early spring temperatures.
🌺 Sweet Peas – Climbing sweet peas love the cool weather and will reward you with fragrant blossoms if planted now.
🌻 Calendula – A bright, sunshine-colored flower that’s not only beautiful but also has skin-soothing properties!
Herbs to Plant in March
Fresh herbs are a must-have for any spring garden! March is the perfect time to start these flavorful additions:
🌿 Cilantro – Loves cool weather and grows quickly. Harvest frequently for the best flavor.
🌿 Parsley – A slow grower, but well worth planting now for fresh garnishes all season long.
🌿 Chives – A hardy perennial herb that comes back year after year. Snip fresh chives for soups, eggs, and salads.
🌿 Thyme – Thrives in both garden beds and containers. Great for seasoning meats, veggies, and sauces.
🌿 Mint – A fast-growing herb that’s perfect for tea, mojitos, and fresh salads (but keep it contained as it can spread aggressively).
DIY Garden Project: Make a Charming Spring Bee Bath
Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and ladybugs are essential for a thriving garden. A simple way to welcome them is by creating a bee bath—a shallow water source where they can safely drink and rest. You can create this with your supplies or purchase a watering pollinator station at the link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1871174519/watering-bee-station-wildflower-seed-kit?ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1&logging_key=93f8593349bb019865d8291fa7e86f520866ccb6%3A1871174519
What You’ll Need:
- A shallow dish (ceramic plant saucer, small bowl, or old pie tin)
- Small stones or pebbles
- Water
- A sunny spot in your garden
How to Make It:
- Find a spot – Choose a sunny, sheltered location in your garden.
- Add pebbles – Fill the dish with small stones or pebbles. This gives bees a safe place to land while drinking.
- Fill with water – Pour in just enough water so the tops of the pebbles remain exposed (bees can’t swim and need dry spots to perch).
- Maintain – Refill with fresh water regularly to keep your bee bath clean and inviting.
This quick and easy project helps support local pollinators and adds a charming touch to your garden. Plus, it pairs perfectly with your spring-planted flowers and herbs!
Are you starting your garden this March? Let me know what you’re planting! 🌱💛 Happy gardening!
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So far I’ve sown some brassicas, sweet peas, aubergines, some herbs, broad beans and a few more – need more windowsills!!
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