March Must-Dos: Ultimate Early Spring Checklist for a Lush Landscape
- Mar 17
- 4 min read
Written By:
Shane Wade, The Happy Horticulturist
Hello! I’m Shane Wade, and welcome to Wade in the Water Landscape & Irrigation’s blog: The Happy Horticulturist.
As winter retreats and spring makes its grand entrance, March is the ideal time to rejuvenate your landscape!
Inspired by the experts at Mississippi State University Extension, the Wade in the Water Landscape & Irrigation Team has created a handy checklist of our own that includes all of the essential March “Must-Dos” tasks that we recommend to ensure your landscape thrives as we enter early Spring in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b.
READ ON BELOW FOR OUR CHECKLIST!
OUR LIST OF MARCH LANDSCAPE “MUST-DOS”
PRUNE Hydrangeas and Roses:
Trim back and away any dead, damaged, or overgrown branches to encourage fresh, vibrant blooms.
CHECK your tools:
Clean, sharpen, and oil your gardening tools for efficient use all season long.
PLANT Trees and Shrubs:
Establish the foundation for your garden’s structure by planting new trees and shrubs that will grow with your landscape.
DIVIDE Mondo Grass and Liriope: Refresh and expand your borders by dividing these popular ground-covers for a denser, healthier appearance.
MULCH All Plants and Flower Beds: Apply a fresh layer of mulch to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and give your beds a polished look.
ADD color for Spring:
It’s time for everyone’s favorite: FLOWERS!
Infuse your landscape with pops of quick growing color!
PROVIDE a safe space for our pollinators:
Support our Very Important Pollinators (VIPs) by planting milkweed, which is a vital resource for Monarch butterflies.
And, don’t forget to put out your hummingbird Feeders!
Attract these delightful visitors and boost your garden’s natural beauty with vibrant hummingbird feeders.
START-UP Irrigation System for Spring:
It’s time to inspect and optimize your Irrigation system!
Ensure your lawn & garden receive the perfect amount of hydration with the inspection and restarting your irrigation system for the Spring season by an irrigation expert.
At Wade in the Water Landscape & Irrigation, we blend expert planning with state-of-the-art irrigation and maintenance services to bring your garden to life.
SPRUCE-UP for Spring:
Kick off your Spring 2025 outdoor space vibe with a makeover by giving your lawn and flower beds a thorough cleaning!
Remove Winter debris and clear out dead leaves, broken branches, and leftover plant material.
CONTROL your weeds:
Take back control of your outdoor space from invasive weeds to ensure your landscape is looking pristine for Spring.
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CLEAN-UP you property:
Refresh your landscape with thorough, efficient, and meticulous clean-up.
Early spring is a great time to clean out those gutters and pressure wash for a fresh for Spring sparkle!
REVIVE your soil:
Loosen your soil and incorporate a generous layer of compost or organic matter to rejuvenate nutrients and promote healthy root development.
PLAN for pest and manage them:
Control those creepy crawlers that are known to damage your lawn and garden.
Keep an eye out for early signs of pests and plan natural or professional remedies to protect your turf, trees, shrubs, and plants.
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BRING YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE VISION TO LIFE!
Are you ready to transform your lawn into a vibrant, flourishing landscape for Spring?
At Wade in the Water Landscape & Irrigation, we’re passionate about helping you achieve a beautiful, sustainable outdoor space.
Whether you need a complete landscape overhaul, simply want to fine-tune your flower beds, or maybe you need routine lawn care & maintenance, our team of experts is ready to help.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about our comprehensive landscaping and irrigation services in the greater metro-Jackson, Mississippi area.
Schedule a Consultation: If you’re looking for a little extra help, consider reaching out to our landscaping experts for personalized advice and service. Call or text us today at 601-421-9713. Spots are limited, so act fast and ensure your garden gets the care it deserves!
Embrace spring with confidence and let’s make your thriving lawn the envy of the neighborhood!
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March Garden Checklist by Mississippi State University Extension
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