In Hampshire, March can be unpredictable — snow one week, warm sunshine the next. But it is the month when the garden unmistakably wakes up and the pace of change becomes exciting. Getting key tasks done in March sets the tone for the entire season ahead.
Lawn Care in March
March marks the start of the lawn care year. Once the soil temperature reaches around 7°C consistently (usually mid-March in Hampshire), the grass begins to grow actively.
- First cut of the year — mow on the highest setting
- Apply a spring lawn feed with higher nitrogen content
- Repair bare patches with seed or turf
- Edge lawns to create a crisp, defined shape
- Scarify if thatch is a problem (though mid-April is better)
Border Work
March is the time to cut back herbaceous perennials that were left for winter interest, apply a thick mulch of compost or bark to borders, and start planting hardy perennials and early bedding plants.
What to Plant This Month
Sweet peas can go outside from mid-March in sheltered Hampshire gardens. Summer bulbs — dahlias, gladioli — can go in from late March. Hardy annuals like nigella and poppy can be sown direct. Onion and shallot sets can go in now.
A&T Landscapes gets Hampshire gardens off to the best possible start each spring. Call 07735 916029 for seasonal maintenance and planting services.