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23 March

LANDSCAPING : The morning light catches dew on unfurling flower petals! Before 10h35 (UTC), day roots: Dig and divide congested clumps of ornamental grasses while they’re just beginning their spring growth – replant divisions 18 inches apart in soil enriched with compost. / After 10h35 (UTC), day flowers: Perfect timing to sow annual flower seeds like cosmos, zinnias, and sunflowers in prepared beds 1/4 inch deep – these will attract pollinators and provide months of color. / Plant summer-flowering bulbs like dahlias and gladioli 6 inches deep in well-drained soil, adding a handful of bone meal to each planting hole for stronger stems and more vibrant blooms.

VEGETABLE PATCH : Early birds catch the best growing conditions! Before 10h35 (UTC), day roots: Sow parsnips, turnips and radishes in drills 1/2 inch deep, spacing rows 12 inches apart for easy access – thin seedlings later to prevent competition for nutrients. / After 10h35 (UTC), day flowers: Direct sow nasturtiums and calendula between vegetable rows – these companion flowers deter pests while adding edible blooms to your harvest. / Mediterranean gardeners can now transplant young basil seedlings, spacing them 10 inches apart for proper air circulation.

INDOORS : Houseplants respond beautifully to today’s floral energy after 10h35 (UTC)! Feed flowering houseplants like African violets and peace lilies with a quarter-strength liquid fertilizer to encourage blooming without burning sensitive roots. / Check the soil of potted plants with your finger – if the top inch feels dry, water thoroughly until moisture appears from drainage holes. / Pinch back leggy growth on trailing plants like pothos and philodendron to create fuller, bushier specimens.


Written by Jardiner Malin | La rédaction vous propose des conseils d'experts, une approche respectueuse de la nature, de beaux jardins et un potager fait de bons petits légumes cultivés au fil des saisons.