The spring planting season
is just around the corner!
What to Plant Now:
While we still have a few weeks to go before all threat of cold nights has passed, March is a great time to get started on container gardens and small annual beds that can be protected if a late freeze occurs. There are several early-spring annuals that will tolerate a light freeze (down to 28 degrees), including alyssum, bacopa, dianthus, dusty miller, euphorbia, geraniums, lobelia, marigolds, million bells, osteospermum, petunias and snapdragons. It's still an excellent time to plant any tree, shrub, vine or groundcover. During March, our perennial and herb selection expands quickly and most of these are fine to plant now.
What Not to Plant Now:
There are a few annuals that will droop immediately if exposed to cold soil or temps, so it is best (for the plant and your wallet) to wait until the threat of frost is past to plant these: angelonia, begonias, caladiums, coleus, impatiens, lantana, pentas, sweet potato vine, torenia, vinca, basil & tomatoes.
