Gardening advice for the flower garden in March

Flower garden ideas for garden maintenance are many for this time of the year.

Many gardening questions are asked about what needs to be done with perennial flowers at this time of the year. Of course it is not just flowering plants that need attention, when it comes to maintaining a garden in readiness for spring and summer, and autumn for that matter, we have to consider the requirements for ornamental grasses, bulbs and climbers.

Put in the work in the garden in March and you will reap the benefits later and realise how worthwhile all that effort was.

Here are some flower and garden tips courtesy of Dobies to help you on your way with your flower gardening.

Any newly planted perennials or winter bedding that have been lifted by frost should be firmed back in.
Clumps of perennials can be divided with the healthy young outer portions being replanted into freshly prepared soil - this should only be carried out in milder areas of the country.
Some rose varieties along with bare-rooted shrubs and trees can be planted out, weather permitting.
Dead stems on ornamental grasses should be removed as any old foliage might spoil fresh, new growth.

Violas, pansies and other hardy bedding varieties may be planted into patio containers.

Poppies, campanulas and other quick-growing perennial subjects, should be sown now to flower this year.
Once flowering has finished over-crowded snowdrops can be dug up, divided and then re-planted.
Clear away any debris that is lying around to help minimise problems with slugs and snails.
Plenty of compost should be dug in for new borders and beds.
Prune back hardy summer-flowering clematis as rapid new growth will be produced during spring which will carry new flowers later in the year.
Early flowering bulbs such as alliums and dutch iris that were planted last autumn should be coming into their own during this month. It is best for the dry tubers to be soaked for approximately 24 hours so that they absorb water before planting and this also encourages them to expand. They can then be planted into pots for an early display or planted outside later in March or early April
Lily bulbs can still be planted into pots, ideally planting about five bulbs of the same variety in a container 25cm (10"). The ideal pots would be terracotta ones as their weight provides extra stability for the developing tall flowering spikes.

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