Gardening in April: What to do in the garden
April is considered a busy month for gardening. In many regions of Russia, March is still considered a winter month, but in April, nature begins to awaken, meaning gardeners should make a list of important tasks to complete with the arrival of spring. The main task is preparing plants for flowering and fruiting.
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Gardening in April: A List of Must-Dos and Don'ts
Gardeners should understand that much of the gardening work in April, considered essential and necessary, is often unnecessary. If you carefully read the rules for growing plants in the garden, you might get the impression that this process requires so much attention that you can't get away from it for a minute. Pest control and fertilization are necessary tasks, but fussing over them shouldn't take up all your free time.
Traditionally, in April, people hold dacha cleanup days and remove all the trash that has accumulated over the winter.
When wondering what gardening work is considered essential in April, one can highlight:
- cleaning the territory;
- plant feeding;
- tree grafting;
- seedling care;
- pruning and care of shrubs;
- garden pest control;
- planting seedlings.
Your garden will need a clear plan. This will not only help you cut down on unnecessary work but also help you understand what to do in the garden in April. Your garden will require a variety of care, so ensure the beauty and well-being of your fruit trees and shrubs.
Planting calendar for April 2023
According to the lunar calendar The most favorable days for planting are considered to be the period from April 21 to 26 after the new moonIt would be much more logical to divide gardening work according to tactical principles.
Seedling
April is usually the month when vegetable seed sowing ends. Cucumbers can be sown early in the month, followed by watermelon, pumpkin, and melon towards the end. Pumpkin crops are considered creeping; the plants should be planted in open ground before the fourth leaf appears. In a small amount of soil, seedlings will not begin to develop.
Previously planted seedlings will require care: timely watering, fertilizing, and monitoring the intake of light and heat from sunlight.
Timely fertilization of seedlings will protect the fruits from possible stress.
If you purchase perennial rhizomatous plants and plant flowering crops in your garden, they will delight you with beautiful blooms this year.
Garden
It's essential to loosen the soil in the polycarbonate greenhouses. By fall, they should already have "biofuel" for planting.
Before sowing seeds for the first time, be sure to use a soil improver so that the plants take root better in the soil.
Be sure to remove all excess debris and prepare the soil for planting. By the end of the month, you can plant strawberries, dill, cabbage, and radishes in the greenhouse, and peas, carrots, and radishes in the garden. It's recommended to plant Jerusalem artichoke tubers in April if you enjoy the "Chinese potato."
Orchard
If fruit trees weren't pruned in March, be sure to do so in early April. It's recommended to apply the first fertilizer to your orchard after the snow has melted. Be sure to remove lichen from tree trunks using a stiff brush.
In April, you can plant and transplant young tree seedlings, but experienced gardeners recommend waiting until May, as the weather in mid-spring can be quite unstable. Don't forget to remove perennial weeds from around the tree trunks and rake the lawn to remove any felt.
Work in the greenhouse
By the end of March, it's time to cover the greenhouses with plastic film and seal all cracks, especially at the bottom of the structure. To retain heat, sprinkle wood shavings near the entrance door. If the soil wasn't changed in the fall and the greenhouse roof wasn't replaced, April is the perfect time to remove the old soil and water it thoroughly. To improve the soil in the greenhouse beds, you can sow watercress.
Greens such as dill, onions, and garlic should be planted in spots in the greenhouse among the cucumber, tomato, and pepper plants. Avoid removing them completely; they contribute to a healthier atmosphere.
Flower beds and garden design
The most important task in April is removing all insulation and plastic coverings in the garden. Remove plastic coverings from roses, hydrangeas, and new perennials. This must be done strictly by mid-month; don't delay any longer.
If you leave the plants in film, they will rot and become infected with a fungal infection.
If the snow doesn't melt, you'll need to use additional measures to help it melt. Monitor the situation in your garden when the snow begins to melt en masse and fertilize the first bulbs. Toward the end of the month, you can begin replanting perennials growing outdoors and sowing cold-loving annuals into the ground.
When severe frosts hit, many gardeners don't know what to treat their gardens with in April. In spring, contact treatments and copper-based products are recommended.
Don't ignore our advice and carefully plan your gardening activities for mid-spring. Write down the order of actions and the necessary tools so you can be sure to acquire everything you need and complete the important work.
