A Florists Garden What to do in April

1. Start Sowing Seeds

With soil warming and more daylight, April is ideal for sowing hardy annuals like cornflowers, calendula, and nigella directly into beds. Indoors or under cover, start cosmos, sunflowers, and marigolds to get ahead.

2. Prune Spring Shrubs

After flowering, prune shrubs like forsythia and ribes to encourage healthy growth and more blooms next year. Remove any dead or damaged wood while you’re at it.

3. Weed & Mulch

Get a head start on those weeds before they get a foothold. Once cleared, add a generous layer of compost or mulch – it’ll feed the soil and help retain moisture as temperatures rise.

4. Divide Perennials

Perennials like hostas, daylilies, and ornamental grasses can be lifted and divided now to rejuvenate plants and multiply your favourites.

5. Clean & Feed Containers

Check your pots and containers – freshen up the compost, remove tired plants, and give everything a slow-release feed to get the season started right.

6. Encourage Wildlife

Install bird feeders, leave a few logs or piles of leaves, and avoid disturbing any hidden hibernators. A small wildlife corner adds beauty and biodiversity.

7. Lawn Love

Rake out moss and dead grass, patch bare spots with seed, and give the lawn its first gentle mow of the year on a high setting. April is great for aerating compacted areas too.

8. Plant Bulbs for Summer

Now’s the time to plant summer bulbs like lilies, gladioli, and alliums. You’ll thank yourself in a few months when your garden bursts with colour!

Wrap-Up:
April is all about fresh starts and gentle preparations. Whether you're sowing seeds or just enjoying the smell of damp earth and early blooms, make time to pause and appreciate the beauty of new beginnings.

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