With March’s mostly chilly days, it’s hard to believe that spring actually begins on March 20. Despite the cold temps, the spring thaw is just around the corner – and that means garden time.

Fine Gardening suggests that there’s plenty to do now to give your garden the best possible start once the weather turns milder. Clearing dead brush ridding flower beds of weeds and leaves can clear the way for spring bulbs. March is a great time to start your flower and vegetable seeds indoors. If you brought any plants inside for the winter, it’s time to take cuttings and propagate new plants. March is also the month to plant trees and shrubs, if your outdoor soil is workable.

Learn the details on each of these March gardening tips , so you can look forward to beautiful blooms in the months ahead.

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