Prepare for Springtime Planting
It’s time to think about spring in the garden, and what we might plant!
Spring time in the garden can be a most magical time, with a host of things to do. Here are some of the plants to consider growing this season…
Springtime garden plants
Bulbs
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Tulip, Crocus, Daffodils, Hyacinths, Dahlia, Lily, Amaryllis
Spring-planted bulbs make some of the most colourful garden flowers. These work really well in borders and pots. Make sure not to cut off their leaves when they have finished flowering.
Fruits
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Avocados, Blueberries, Lemons, Pineapple, Apricot, Strawberries, Kiwi
Growing fruits in the UK can be difficult but not impossible, especially if you have a greenhouse, and they will definitely give your garden an edge.
Vegetables
Lettuce, Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, Turnips, Radish, Cucumber, Onions
Garden vegetables are usually planted when the soil is warm, but March can be a great time to plant cool-season vegetables that can withstand the last frosty days of the month.
You may opt to plant these vegetables directly in the soil, underneath a row cover, or in containers. For a continual harvest, plant several varieties of each.
Herbs
Chives, Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley, Basil, Mint
Compliment your springtime recipes with the unmistakable flavours and fragrance of fresh, home-grown herbs this season. Dedicate a row for herbs in your garden or grow them on your kitchen windowsill for easy reach.
Shrubs
Look forward to some glorious colour this summer Pic: Shutterstock / KatMoys
Rhododendron, Camellia, Viburnum, Forsythia, Lilac, Azalea
Some of these bushes provide a bigger visual impact than flowers and produce blooms that are fragrant, too.
Blossom Trees
Snowy Mespilus, Hawthorn, Crab Apple, Pyrus, Flowering Dogwood, Cherry Tree
Deciduous as they may be, these trees give a year-round delight starting of course with dream-like blooms during spring.
These tips were provided by the green fingered folk ay BillyOh.com – happy planting!
