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March marks the beginning of the gardening season in Zone 6. Preparing with the right supplies can ensure a successful start to your garden. Here are the top 10 must-have garden supplies for March in Zone 6.
1. Quality Garden Soil and Compost
Enrich your garden beds with nutrient-rich soil and compost. This provides a healthy foundation for seedlings and promotes vigorous growth.
2. Seed Starting Kits
Start your vegetables and flowers indoors with seed trays, grow lights, and seed-starting soil. Early germination gives plants a head start.
3. Garden Tools
- Pruners and scissors
- Hand trowels
- Garden forks and rakes
Having the right tools makes planting, pruning, and soil preparation easier and more efficient.
4. Mulch and Weed Barriers
Protect emerging plants and suppress weeds with organic mulch and landscape fabric. Mulch also helps retain soil moisture.
5. Fertilizers and Plant Food
Apply balanced fertilizers to give your plants the nutrients they need for healthy growth during the early season.
6. Plant Supports and Trellises
Support climbing plants and vegetables like peas and tomatoes with stakes, cages, and trellises to promote healthy development.
7. Watering Equipment
Ensure consistent watering with hoses, spray nozzles, and soaker hoses. Consider a rain barrel to collect natural water.
8. Cold Frame or Mini Greenhouse
Extend your growing season by protecting tender plants from late frosts with a cold frame or mini greenhouse.
9. Pest Control Supplies
Prepare for pests with organic insecticidal soap, neem oil, and traps. Early intervention prevents infestations.
10. Garden Planning Resources
Use garden planners, planting calendars, and apps to organize your planting schedule and track growth progress.