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Monty Don's hack for checking your soil is ready for planting in March – don't plant anything before you do this

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It’s the beginning of a new month, and with it brings a fresh list of gardening jobs to tackle. March is the month when you can start to think about planting things outside, but according to Monty Don it is important to check your soil is ready for planting before you start digging any holes.

If you’re in the process of gathering flowers, fruits and veg to plant in March - as this is the perfect time to get planting in the garden - you should first and foremost make sure the soil is warm enough for your seeds and plants to germinate and grow. 

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