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April in the Garden |
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Vegetables and Fruits |
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Plant carrots, onions, beets and other salad crops in early April
Thin radishes, beets and carrots as needed
Harvest asparagus until spear size decreases.
Prune fruit trees if not already done
Prune raspberry and blackberry plantings
Plant new fruit trees
Plant asparagus and rhubarb
Plant beans, corn, vine crops in late April
Cultivate to control seedling weeds.
Turn the compost pile after a long winter rest
Transplant broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage in the garden
Fertilize vegetable garden before planting.
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Flowers |
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Remove winter mulch from perennial garden
Cut back last year's growth from perennials
Divide perennials.
Remove seed heads from spring bulbs
Don’t remove foliage from spring flowering bulbs as growth is needed for next year’s flower
Feed spring flowering bulbs
Add organic matter such as compost before planting new flowers
Plant new roses
Fertilize rose bushes for spring growth
Plant annuals from seed and transplants
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Lawns |
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Mow lawn as needed, bluegrass 2", tall fescue 3".
Fertilize cool season lawns with slow release nitrogen fertilizer
Sharpen mower blade
No need to catch grass clippings if mowing frequently
Do not water unless extremely dry.
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Trees and Shrubs |
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Prune spring flowering shrubs such forsythia and lilac after flowering
Plant new trees and shrubs
Keep new trees and shrubs watered
Fertilize young trees to promote growth
Remove grass around trees and shrubs to prevent mower and trimmer damage
Apply mulch layer around plants
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House plants |
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Remove dust from leaves by gently showering with room temperature water
Repot as needed, increase pot size by 1"
Begin summer fertilization of plants
Do not move plants outside until night temperatures remain over 60 degrees
Propagate house plants by cuttings or divisions
Fertilize amaryllis and keep in bright light to encourage new leaves
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