Spring is finally here, and if the date on the calendar isn’t enough to prove it, the gorgeous weather we’ve been having certainly is! Soon the trees will be blossoming and the daffodils will be making their presence known. Gardening is a great way to get some fresh air, sunshine, and exercise all at the same time. So what do you say? Grab your garden gloves and your sunhat and let’s get to it with the following gardening tips for April!
Fertilize and Amend
For starters, spring is a time of immense growth for your plants. So it’s important to make sure you fertilize your lawn, shrubs, and trees. You can also aerate or de-thatch your lawn and re-seed to fill in any sparse patches. Not up for this challenge? Don’t worry, I have a great landscape professional I can recommend—just give me a call!
If you haven’t done so already, start preparing your vegetable garden for planting. Amend the soil with a good compost and making sure the area is free of weeds (get to them while they’re still small and before they go to seed!).
Planting
Once your beds are ready, start planting! Cool season crops, such as lettuce, peas, carrots, radishes, and green onions can go straight in the ground.
With the temperatures rising, the soil should now be workable, making April the perfect time to plant new trees and shrubs as well. This way you’ll get the best selection at the local nurseries and your plants will have time to develop their roots early and really settle into Spring. Happy gardening!
I hope these gardening tips for April help you check some things off your to-do list. In addition, for more information on what you can do in the garden in April, check out this article from The Spruce. For additional Northern Nevada planting resources, be sure to check out some of our local nurseries. One of my favorites is Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City.
P.S. Did you miss March’s gardening tips? Click here to get caught up.
