Gardening Calendar

MAR-2021

March: Fruits & Nuts

  • Continue strawberry and grape planting

  • Bud apples and peaches

  • Start planting blackberries

March: Annuals & Perennials

  • Plant tender annuals in south Alabama

Information gathered from Alabama Cooperative Extension System

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Selecting a Garden Site

You will need full sun. Soil should be well drained and free of harmful chemicals or debris.

Information gathered from Alabama Cooperative Extension System

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Gardening Calendar

MAR-2021

March: Roses

  • Watch new growth for aphids

  • Begin a spray or dust program

  • Begin fertilizing

March: Lawns

  • Plant Bermuda, zoysia and centipede in south Alabama

  • Fertilize established lawns

Information gathered from Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Support the Montgomery Botanical Gardens when you shop on Amazon and a portion of your purchase will go to improve the Gardens.

1. Go to smile.amazon.com

2. Click the ‘Start Shopping’ button

3. Shop as usual.