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Sat, Mar 18, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of March 19

Expect a soggy end to winter and start of spring

Sat, Mar 04, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of March 5

March arrives with more cold, damp weather

Sat, Feb 18, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Feb. 19

Chilly forecast a reminder: It’s still winter

Sat, Feb 04, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Feb. 5

February looks normal (so far); chilly and a little damp

Sat, Jan 21, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Jan. 22

Chilly nights follow clear days; watch for frost

Sat, Jan 14, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Jan. 15

After so much rain, our gardens gets a chance to dry out

Sat, Dec 24, 2022

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 25

Expect a wet finale to 2022 with widespread rain

Sat, Dec 10, 2022

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 11

Be prepared for lots of rain, wind and frost

Sat, Dec 03, 2022

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 4

December gets off to a welcome soggy start

Sat, Nov 26, 2022

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Nov. 27

After sunny days, change is in the air; rain's due Thursday

Sat, Nov 19, 2022

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Nov. 20

Frost could be in the forecast. Make the most of clear days in the garden.

Sat, Nov 12, 2022

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Nov. 13

Make the most of soft ground and clear skies

Sat, Nov 05, 2022

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Nov. 6

Rainy conditions expected to be followed by cold nights

Sat, Oct 29, 2022

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Oct. 30

Expect perfect weather this Halloween weekend, but change is on the way -- and (maybe) some rain!

Sat, Oct 22, 2022

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Oct. 23

Cooler weather also brings gusty winds to Northern California

Sat, Oct 15, 2022

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Oct. 16

Get busy during week of perfect fall weather

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Dig In: Garden Checklist

For week of March 19:

Spring will start a bit soggy, but there’s still plenty to do between showers:

* Fertilize roses, annual flowers and berries as spring growth begins to appear.

* Watch out for aphids. Wash off plants with strong blast from the hose.

* Pull weeds now! Don’t let them get started. Take a hoe and whack them as soon as they sprout.

* Prepare summer vegetable beds. Spade in compost and other amendments.

* Prune and fertilize spring-flowering shrubs after bloom.

* Feed camellias at the end of their bloom cycle. Pick up browned and fallen flowers to fight blossom blight.

* Feed citrus trees as they start to blossom.

* Cut back and fertilize perennial herbs to encourage new growth.

* Seed and renovate the lawn (if you still have one). Feed cool-season grasses such as bent, blue, rye and fescue with a slow-release fertilizer. Check the irrigation system and perform maintenance. Make sure sprinkler heads are turned toward the lawn, not the sidewalk.

* In the vegetable garden, transplant lettuce and kale.

* Seed chard and beets directly into the ground.

* Plant summer bulbs, including gladiolus, tuberous begonias and callas. Also plant dahlia tubers.

* Shop for perennials. Many varieties are available in local nurseries and at plant events. They can be transplanted now while the weather remains relatively cool.

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