Gardening Tips for APRIL
Springtime should start warming up by the end of April, but frost and flurries can still happen. We'll start to see the first shoots appearing. April frost is not uncommon in Ontario. Let's finish tidying up the garden and the first shoots should be just around the corner.
Things to Do
1st Week - Plant Trees, Shrubs and Vines once soil can be worked. Check out any power tools such as lawn mower and have them serviced if necessary. Bring out tools to clean and sharpen.
2nd Week - Gently pull back mulch from sprouting plants on warmer spring days. Place containers out on warm sunny days to help seeded plants grow; make sure to place them back indoors until warm temperatures are consistent and chance of frost has gone.
3rd Week - To improve soil drainage during cool wet spring add organic matter to drought-loving plants.
4th Week - Start pruning trees and shrubs to maintain health of plant. Prune before growth starts or wait until plant has leafed out. Tomatoes, snapdragons and spider flowers and can started from seed a few weeks before moving them into the garden.
Suggestions for Early Spring Plants
Many plants can be started before the last frost. These seeds can be planted as soon as soil can be worked: Spinach, Peas, Swiss Chard, Cabbage, Kale, Bachelor's Buttons, Phlox, Poppy, Sweet Pea and more. Take a trip to your garden centre for the best selection. Many garden centres will take your name and will call you when plants you are looking for come in.
**Remember to check your Zone before starting any of the suggestions indicate above.
Happy Gardening to All!
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