What to sow in March

• Some vegetables can now be sown directly outdoors.
• Plant onion sets, shallots, and early potatoes.
• Protect tender new shoots from slugs and pigeons.
• Continue sowing Brassicas, Brussels sprouts, summer cabbage, and cauliflower.
• Seedlings will need daily attention — keep an eye on watering and light.
• Check your seed packets: many varieties can now be started in trays or pots, sheltered from frost.
• A great month for planting roses.

What to do in the Garden

• Lift and divide overgrown perennials.
• Refresh containers with fresh compost.
• Keep removing weeds from around the base of young trees and shrubs.
• Mulch and feed shrubs to support spring growth.
• Continue preparing seed beds for upcoming sowings.
• If the weather is mild and the grass is dry, mow the lawn — but keep the mower blades high.

🌿 Tackling Moss in Your Lawn

To prevent moss from returning, encourage vigorous grass growth through feeding and regular maintenance. Key tips include:

• Use shade-tolerant grass seed or turf in shaded areas. Reducing shade helps too.
• For compacted areas, spike the lawn with a garden fork or mechanical slitter to aerate the turf.
• On heavy soils, use a hollow-tiner in autumn every 3–4 years, then brush in a mix of:
  • 3 parts sandy loam
  • 6 parts sharp sand
  • 1 part multi-purpose compost
• Avoid mowing grass too short.
• On very acidic soils, apply garden lime at no more than 50g per sq m (1½oz per sq yd) to reduce acidity and discourage moss.