East Valley Yard Update: March 2026

As winter fades and spring arrives here in the East Valley of Arizona, March is when landscapes begin to wake up. Warmer temperatures, occasional rain, and longer days mean your yard is entering one of the most important times of the year.

Here are three important yard updates for March that homeowners in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert, Chandler, and the surrounding East Valley should know about.

1. March is the Best Time for Planting

March is one of the best times of the year to plant new trees, shrubs, and hedges in the East Valley.

The soil conditions are ideal, temperatures are warming up, and newly planted plants have time to establish strong root systems before the intense Arizona summer heat arrives.

Planting now gives your landscape the best opportunity to thrive throughout the year.

This is a great time to consider:

• Planting privacy hedges

• Adding new trees

• Refreshing certain areas of your yard with new plants or shrubs

Getting plants established now can make a huge difference in how well they perform through the summer months.

2. Spring Weed Growth is Starting

With spring officially arriving on March 20th, weed growth begins to ramp up across the East Valley.

Recent rains combined with warming temperatures create the perfect environment for weeds to spread quickly. Many homeowners are already seeing their yards fill up with weeds almost overnight.

If weeds are not addressed early in the month, they can spread rapidly and become much harder to control later on.

This is one of the best times to take action with services like:

• Targeted weed removal

• Full yard clean ups

• Pre-Emergent Treatments to prevent the next wave of weeds in rock areas

Taking care of weeds early can save you a lot of time, money, and frustration later in the season.

3. Fertilization for Trees and Plants

March is also a great time to fertilize your trees and plants.

Your landscape is about to enter its largest growth cycle of the year, and giving plants the nutrients they need now helps them perform at their best.

Proper fertilization helps promote:

• Stronger root systems

• Better plant color and growth

• Healthier trees and shrubs heading into the summer

Feeding your landscape now prepares it for the warmer months ahead.

Need help with your yard this Spring?

If you need help with weed removal, yard clean ups, planting, fertilization, or recurring yard maintenance, The Yard Experts are here to help.

To get an estimate or to get on the schedule, simply give us a call at 480.987.6110 or fill out the contact form below.