Are you ready for March gardening tips? It is the time of year when the world around us starts to awaken. As daylight saving time begins and spring officially arrives, dormant plants begin to show new life. Now is the perfect moment to get your garden ready for a wonderful season of bountiful crops. The best way to start is by amending your soil.

Adding compost is a fantastic way to enrich your garden beds. You can easily make your own by recycling materials from around your home. Collect fruit and vegetable kitchen scraps, lawn clippings, and even shredded newspaper to create a nutrient-rich mixture. You can buy a compost barrel or bin, or you can build your own. A simple and effective DIY bin can be made by attaching three pallets together and lining the structure with chicken wire. There are many great ideas online for making your own containers.

If you prefer a ready-to-use option, you can stop by Arcola Feed. We have bags of Garden Magic Compost and Manure to help you get started immediately. Whether you use it on its own or to kickstart your own compost pile, it is a great choice. Just remember that compost is a living ecosystem; you must water it occasionally to keep the beneficial microbes alive and working. Let’s get growing! Visit us for more March gardening tips.

To see previous months’ garden tips, click here.  For example, you will find tips about olive trees, invasive species, seasonal harvests and more. #howdoesyourgardengrow