Your March Garden Checklist: 8 Things to Do Before Spring Hits

Devin Day

Published on: 05/03/2026

This article guides Pacific Northwest and Mountain-region gardeners through the key March tasks — finishing dormant spray and pruning before the window closes, starting seeds indoors based on your region, and direct-sowing cold-hardy crops outdoors if you're in Western Washington. It also covers hardening off early indoor starts and what's still too early to rush.