Spring is a busy time in the garden! There are so many jobs to choose from in April, I am just listing them here: * Schedule an appointment with your irrigation guys to turn your water on. I usually get mine switched on around April 15. * Check in with your lawn
Dormant shrubs benefit from careful trimming before new growth begins. Cutting panicle hydrangeas and aggressive vines back now can produce sturdier stems and heavier flowering later.
Skip bargain bags that feel like sawdust and learn packet specifics like cold chilling or light exposure to improve sprouting rates before planting.
Road deicers protect drivers but can scorch perennials and pollute runoff. Consider sand for grip or calcium magnesium acetate, which is less corrosive to stone, paws and plants.
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