March:

Air conditioners on sale Apply preemergent herbicide in April to prevent crabgrass Cameras & camcorders on sale Celebrate spring by cleaning the garage. Hold a yard sale, or organize a community yard sale with neighbors. Dispose of paint thinners, household cleaners & pesticides properly. Contact your city's department of public works to find out the next scheduled collection of hazardous materials Check anchor ties for a snug, but not overly tight fit China & flatware on sale Continue watering amaryllis, poinsettia, & holiday cactus after flowers fade Eager to clear shelves for summer's new golf clubs, many sports stores sell old clubs at reduced prices Garden supplies on sale Inspect basement walls for signs of moisture. If you detect wetness, run a portable dehumidifier. If condition persists, consult a waterproofing contractor. Check to make sure your sump pump works properly by pouring water into the pump silo to raise the float & activate the motor Inspect roof: clean off debris, rinse off with water & hose Luggage on sale Move & clean underneath heavy appliances & furniture such as stove, refrigerator & piano Mow regularly at a height of 2-3/4" Outdoor winter sports gear on sale Prune deciduous trees Put cut branches of magnolia, crabapple, & forsythia in vases for forcing blooms indoors. Rake the lawn to remove twigs, leaves, & trash Remove mulch from strawberries Remove out-of-season clothing from closet, clean & store it, replace with seasonal clothing Replenish fuel oil supply Review the contents of your medicine cabinets & throw away dated prescriptions & over-the-counter medicines Spread fireplace ashes sparingly on garden Spring Spring clothing on sale Start seeds indoors of cole crops (such as broccoli, cabbage, & cauliflower) 5½ weeks before April planting date Start seeds of eggplant, peppers, & tomatoes 8 weekso before planting in mid-May Start seeds of petunia, snapdragon, impatiens, & salvia indoors St. Patrick's Day Straighten Hair Texas Independence Day To control scale on fruit trees, apply a dormant oil spray when temperatures are above 40° Use the herbs you dried/stored for sauces & soups Wash & wax exterior Washers & dryers on sale