March is a wonderfully busy time to garden. There is much to do preparing the soil and planting seeds. With a mixture of weather, fine days can be spent outdoors whilst rainy days allow for planting and proper gabion either in a greenhouse or on a window sill. 

1. Gently weed between spring bulbs and any plants emerging. Use a culti rake to sweep up any remaining leaves then hoe lightly. 

2. Now is the perfect time to plant summer bulbs once the weather is a little warmer because as you can see, where the spring bulbs are, it is much easier not to disturb them when digging. 

3. Also now is a great time to divide up any perennials that have outgrown a space. A perfect way to get more plants in the garden. 

4. Keep an eye on any seeds you have sown. Once seedlings are big enough, transfer them to a sheltered spot outside to harden off. 

5. Even if outside space is limited lots can be grown in a pot, bucket or trough. Try potatoes, leeks, onions, salad leaves and tomatoes planted undercover in a sunny spot whilst a mix of perennial and annual flowers will bring plenty of colour. 

6. Keep feeding the birds and put up nest boxes where cats can’t get to them.