Spring Garden Guide: April Tasks
With sunny days and April showers, it’s time to get your garden ‘spring-ready’.
As daffodils start to bloom, you can dust off the gardening tools and turn your attention to the outdoors. This is the month for planting and pruning so follow our guide to discover what to sow, what to prune, and how to give your garden the TLC it needs after the long winter months.
Download our Spring garden guide, print it and pin it to your fridge so you don’t forget what needs to be done in the garden this month.
Spring Garden Guide April.pdf
Week 1
Be sure to keep any weeds under control to give you new crops the best chance at growing.
If you notice any bare patches on your lawn, re-seed now for the best chance of regrowth. If you notice any moss on your lawn then treat it quickly.
Tie in any climbing plants to begin training them, this should include any climbing and rambling roses.
Week 2
Increase the amount of water you are giving to houseplants as the weather gets warmer.
Divide water plants including bamboos and water lilies to help them continue growing.
Add mulch around the base of your trees and shrubs to help retain moisture during the drier periods in the month.
Week 3
Prune roses ready for the start of summer.
Check your roses and greenhouse for any pests before they can settle in.
Set up some hanging baskets around the garden by adding hooks to fences, sheds, or other garden structures.
Week 4
Check over all fruit trees and bushes for signs of rot or disease and remove these from the crop.
Continue pruning overgrown plants, but be careful not to damage the new growth.
Give garden structures a new life by repainting them ready for summer.
