Other Jobs Around The Garden and Patio Area This March

March is a brilliant “reset month” for everything outside the beds and borders — patios, paths, fences, structures and garden features all benefit from attention before spring fully kicks in.

Here’s your practical March checklist:

🧹 1. Clean Patios & Paths

• Sweep away winter debris and moss.

• Scrub with warm water and a stiff broom.

• Pull weeds from cracks (use a knife or patio tool).

• Pressure wash carefully (avoid blasting pointing out).

Tip: Choose a dry spell so surfaces can dry properly.

🪑 2. Refresh Garden Furniture

• Wash down furniture with mild soapy water.

• Oil wooden furniture (teak, hardwood).

• Check for rust on metal frames.

• Air and wash cushions before regular use.

March is ideal before regular entertaining begins.

🪵 3. Repair Fences, Gates & Structures

• Inspect fences for loose posts or panels.

• Tighten hinges and latches on gates.

• Treat sheds and timber with preservative.

• Replace damaged trellis before climbers start growing.

Dry, mild days are perfect for timber treatments.

💡 4. Check Outdoor Lighting & Power

• Clean solar panels on lights.

• Replace bulbs if needed.

• Check cables for winter damage.

• Test timers and sensors.

Longer evenings are coming — make the most of them.

🪴 5. Refresh Pots & Containers

• Remove top few inches of old compost and replace.

• Add slow-release fertiliser.

• Wash pots before replanting.

• Check drainage holes aren’t blocked.

You can plant spring displays now (pansies, primroses, bulbs in flower).

💧 6. Reconnect Water But Check for Leaks

• Reconnect hoses and irrigation systems.

• Check outdoor taps for frost damage.

• Clean out water butts.

• Install extra water storage before summer.

March rain is useful — capture it.

🐦 7. Support Wildlife

• Clean bird feeders and tables.

• Check nest boxes (early March only).

• Tidy pond edges but leave some cover.

• Put up bee hotels before activity increases.

Wildlife activity increases quickly this month.

🌿 8. Edge Lawns & Define Borders

• Recut lawn edges with a half-moon edger.

• Remove creeping grass from beds.

• Define patio borders for a crisp spring look.

It makes the whole garden look instantly tidier.

🌦 9. Watch the Weather

March can bring:

• Late frosts

• Strong winds

• Heavy rain

Secure pots and lightweight furniture. Keep fleece handy for tender plants near patios.