The article was powered by Yahoo Scout, which generates key points that may not always match what's in the article. The most important thing to understand about March gardening is to know your zone and work with it, not against it. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zones map divides North American growing regions by average minimum winter temperatures and those zones are your best guide for what's appropriate to do in March. Know your soil well before outdoors and check your soil for potential issues. Early March is the ideal time to conduct a soil test, which can tell exactly what amendments your soil needs before planting. Review last year's results and start a garden journal, which is a valuable long-term tool for gardener to build.