These Are the 15 Best Plants to Grow in March

March, or after the last frost, is also a great time to plant flowering trees such as the cherry blossom. Find a spot in your yard or garden that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight for your tree to thrive.

While it's slightly preferred to plant this flowering shrub in fall, azaleas can also be planted in spring after the last frost. You'll want to space azaleas 2 to 6 feet apart, depending on their size, and plant where they will receive at least six hours of full sun. It's also important to plant new plants so that their top roots are at soil level or just below to avoid root rot.

March or early spring is an ideal time to plant roses, especially bare-root roses, which are typically only available in early spring. You'll want to make sure to wait until after the last frost. If you purchase bare-root varieties, make sure you plant soon after bringing the plant home (or soon after it arrives, if ordered online).

Spinach is another cool-weather vegetable that can be planted in March and will produce until the summer heat waves begin. For those who live in USDA Hardiness Zones 5–10, you can plant in March or whenever the soil is able to be worked.

Cucumbers are a fast-growing, high-yielding garden crop. Certain varieties that grow on vines require more space for planting; those varieties that grow on bushes require less space. For those who live in USDA Hardiness Zones 5–6, you can start growing cucumbers from seed in March to be transplanted outdoors between April and June. For those who live in USDA Hardiness Zones 7–10, you can sow cucumber seeds directly outside two weeks after the last frost.

This cool-weather legume will thrive in early spring. In USDA Hardiness Zones 5–10, you can plant green peas and sugar peas 4- to 6 weeks before the last spring frost to yield an early summer harvest.

This delicious and nutritious root vegetable prefers cool weather and can be planted from seed in early spring for an early summer harvest in USDA Hardiness Zones 7–10. Plant in rows, and add in high-nitrogen fertilizer six weeks after planting.

Peppers are another fun vegetable to grow in gardens, as they take up little space and produce high yields when planted close together. In USDA Hardiness Zones 5–10, peppers can be planted indoors in March before transferring outside to the garden. The key is to start growing from seed 6 to 12 weeks before the last frost.

Often referred to as a fall vegetable, certain quick-growing varieties of broccoli can actually be planted in late winter as the temperature begin to rise for a summer harvest. Plant these sun-loving crops in a spot in your garden that receives at least 6 hours of direct light. When it comes time to harvest, make sure the head is fully developed but hasn't produced any small yellow flowers yet.

It may come as no surprise that tomatoes are the most popular vegetable to grow in gardens at home. With so many colors and varieties, the possibilities are truly endless. For those who live in USDA Hardiness Zones 5–10, you can begin growing tomatoes from seed indoors in March. For best results, start from seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in preparation to transfer outside once the cold weather has passed.