The top 10 jobs to carry out in April (source – RHS) are:
- Keep weeds under control
- Protect fruit blossom from late frosts
- Tie in climbing and rambling roses
- Sow hardy annuals and herb seeds
- Start to feed citrus plants
- Increase the water given to houseplants
- Feed hungry shrubs and roses
- Sow new lawns or repair bare patches
- Prune fig trees
- Divide bamboos and waterlilies
Why not conserve water in your garden and minimise watering by:
- Mulching beds and borders with a well rotted manure, bark chippings or other media. This will keep water in the soil, and supress weeds that take water away from your plants
- Collect water from drainpipes via water butts and collection systems
- Fit soaker hoses or drip irrigation systems. You can fit a pressure valve and timer, they are perfect for watering vegetable beds, pots and borders which you would normally have watered with a hose or sprinkler
You can read more about saving water in our other ‘How to’ guide.
If you have a greenhouse or conservatory you can be growing on bedding and basket plants, but please make sure you keep them protected from frost. At this time of year, it can be sunny during the daytime but nighttime temperatures can then fall below freezing, so it pays to be cautious. We have a huge selection of Perrywood Grown bedding and basket plants, and many more are being put out for sale each week.
Finally, a tip we mention each year, don’t forget that when your daffodils stop flowering you should keep the green leaves until they die down naturally.
