March is the perfect time to start fighting pests in your garden. Right now, trees and shrubs are waking up after winter, while pests are just preparing to become active.

Here are some tips on how to treat your garden and ensure a healthy harvest. First, clean the tree trunks by removing old bark, moss, and lichens, as these can be hiding spots for pests. Trim dry and damaged branches to prevent the spread of diseases. Whitewashing the trunks with a special lime-based solution or acrylic paint will protect the bark from temperature fluctuations and the early activity of pests.

Next, spray trees and shrubs with insecticides before the buds open. Use copper sulfate, Bordeaux mixture, or other treatments against fungal diseases and insects. Hanging sticky traps or special trapping belts on trunks will also help prevent pests from reaching the canopy.

Lastly, mulching around the base of trees in early spring is useful to prevent weed growth and reduce the number of pests in the soil. Proper care in March is the key to a healthy garden all season long. Don’t delay your preparations, and your trees will reward you with abundant blossoms and a generous harvest!