13 Garden Tips for April
To remove rust from garden tools, use a touch of motor oil and a steel-wool pad plus some elbow grease.
- It is safe now to plant hardy perennials, shrubs and trees but the word from the nursery industry is that they are running 2-3 weeks behind on getting plants in, especially from the south. Look for full nurseries and garden centers around mid-month.
- It is also safe to plant the cool season annuals like pansies, dianthus and primrose. Add some color to your gardens!
- Lawn mowing will begin as cool season grasses respond to ideal temperatures and spring rain. Most lawns will need to be mowed weekly. Keep lawns between 2-3 inches in the spring. Don't forget to change the oil, spark plug and add fresh fuel.
- Transplant cool season vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, leeks and onions.
- Be on the lookout for Aphifd. As plants leaf out, aphids will begin showing up too. Use an insecticidal soap to control this pest.
Slugs continue to increase in size and numbers this month. Spread organic slug bait around the garden.
- Don't forget to turn on your outside water to water new plants adequately.
- This is a good time to clean out flower pots, add fresh soil and fertilizer. This way they will be all ready to plant next month.
- The late season also means there is less for wildlife to eat. Re-stock those bird feeders.
- Grilling season is upon us! Clean the grill with soap and water. Replace briquettes and check propane hoses for damage and leaks.
- Go to the Cherry Blossom Festival. Here is a link to their website: http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/
- GO OUTSIDE!! It is a beautiful world out there.
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