March – the month when summer plants are soaking up their final rays of sunshine (we hope) and fruits are at their juiciest peak. It’s the perfect time to get your gardening gloves on and get to work, especially as many gardens will be needing some TLC after the excessive rainfall we had in February.
Veggies
It’s time to start planting your winter veggies. Stagger them by planting some now, and the rest over the course of autumn. For root veggies like beetroot, parsnip, and carrots, plant them directly in the garden. And for those leafy greens like lettuce, kale, broccoli, coriander, parsley, and cabbage, start them off in seedling trays.
Fruit
Autumn has arrived and it’s the perfect time to plant citrus and add some zest to your garden! Boost your crop yield and enjoy a longer harvest season by planting two different varieties of feijoa that fruit at different times. You’ll be able to enjoy fresh feijoas for longer and never run out! And don’t forget to water and feed your established plants regularly and deeply around the root zone. By giving them the proper care, you’ll ensure a thriving and healthy garden.
Garden Plants
Get ready for a colourful autumn with new-season camellias, instore this month! With a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours, these versatile flowers can thrive in full sun to full shade. Early-blooming varieties bring joy from early autumn to mid-winter. It’s also the perfect time to start planting hedging plants like eugenias, griselinias, or corokia to get them established for next year. Plant spring bulbs for a pop of beautiful colour come spring, with a wide range instore this month including freesias, hyacinths, and daffodils.
Indoor Plants
Give your indoor plants the love they deserve by liquid feeding them with Kings House Plant Food. March is your last chance to repot indoor plants before the weather gets too chilly.
For more gardening tips, pop into your local Kings, or visit kings.co.nz.
