March

Top Tip:
I'm a great believer in enriching soil, but if you haven't already done some preparation don't despair. You can still apply decomposed matter from your compost. Where the soil is already in good condition dig it in, if you have heavy clay soil just use the compost to improve the top couple of inches and don't try any deep digging.

Lawns:
Traditionally autumn and spring are the best times to 'weed and feed' your lawn. When conditions permit you should also have your mower back in action.

Perennials, annuals and bulbs:
Plant out your early annuals (like sweet peas) that have been purchased or germinated under glass.
Prune rose bushes.

Fruit & Vegetables:
Whilst you can start to sow your summer vegetables don't overlook the autumn/winter crops that need to be sown in March. Try and stagger your sowings where you require frequent cropping. For example sow radish or lettuce every two or three weeks. If you enjoy baby carrots, you'll have a lot more if you try three sowings three weeks apart.

If you have new fruit trees now is about the best time to plant.

Greenhouse:
Your greenhouse should be full of seeds germinating or seedlings ready to plant outside. If you have a heated greenhouse ensure you don't kill your plants by placing them out in the cold without acclimatising them to the exterior temperature. Use cold frames. cloches or even leave seed trays out of the greenhouse during the day before planting outside.