In March, spring finally begins to break through. The days get longer and the temperature rises, inviting nature to come back to life. Your garden responds, and after winter, you see the first signs of growth.

This month is perfect for planting hardy, perennial plants. At garden centers, you will find a wide assortment to beautify your garden. An emerging trend is the focus on sustainability; more and more plants are grown naturally without chemicals. This may mean that you will encounter the occasional insect, but this small difference contributes to a larger impact on the sustainability of your garden.

Natural pest control is the preferred method of maintaining your garden or balcony. And it fits well within the principles of natural and sustainable gardening. In the next installment of YOUR NATURE, we will discuss these methods and how to apply them.