Here at Bedford Fields, we love to share our knowledge with you to make your gardening endeavors successful and easy.  Visit our garden guides for step by step instructions and helpful hints.

Tree & Shrub Planting Guide

Seed Starting Guide

Plants for Moist Conditions

Bedford Fields Plant Warranty

 

Monthly Garden Tips for March

• Saturday March 13th is our Spring open house and free houseplant clinic. Visit our events page for more details.  Save 35% on all houseplants and pottery on this one day only!

• Sunday March 14th Daylight Savings Time begins. Now you can go for a walk after work!

• March 20th first day of Spring and our 2010 patio furniture preview day.  Enjoy 40% savings on all Summer Classics furniture purchased March 20-27.

• Purchase seed starting supplies. Read the back of the seed packets for starting information. A handout is available in our store.

• Increase humidity for houseplants by setting them in groups, running a humidifier and/or using humidity trays.

• Are your tools ready? Bring them to Bedford Fields to be sharpened.

• It's time to re-apply 'Wilt Pruf' plant protector; use on rhododendrons, evergreens, boxwoods, azaleas, and hollies.

• It's not too early to start a compost pile.

• Apply repellents to protect ornamental from late winter deer-browsing.

  **Remember When using all garden products, read and follow the directions!

Soil, Plant and Insect Diagnostics

Bedford Fields will test the pH level of your soil for free. If you would like a more thorough analysis of your soil's nutrients, or have a questions about a plant or insect problem, the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is a wonderful resource.

Visit http://extension.unh.edu/Agric/Agric.htm for instructions and forms on UNH's diagnostic services.