March 2011 Gardening Tips | Monthly Gardening Tips

Nick's Garden Center & Farm Market

2001 South Chambers Rd * Aurora, CO 80014 * (303) 696-6657

MAY HOURS: Mon-Sat: 8am - 7pm & Sundays: 9am - 5pm

Prune trees and shrubs except plants that flower in the spring since you will be cutting off the blooms.
Remove tree wrap the end of the month.
Deep water trees, shrubs and perennials on a mild day.
Cut back ornamental grasses and butterfly bushes.
Mid March plant onion sets, seed potatoes, garlic, shallots, bare root rhubarb, asparagus, strawberries, pea seeds.
Plant trees, shrubs, hardened off perennials, pansies and hardened off strawberry plants.
End of March plant tomato plants in the garden using a “wall o’water”. This will protect them from the freezes.
Mid March to the end of April, apply pre-emergent to prevent weed seeds from germinating.
Start seeds indoors. Use grow lights and heating pads for good germination.
Apply “Merit” like Bayer Tree & Shrub Spray to prevent and cure insect damage for up to one year on trees and shrubs.