April in the Garden

• Prune Forsythia when flowering is finished; remove only those stems that have bloomed.
• Give winter/spring flowering Heathers a ‘haircut’; snip off flowering stems just below spent blooms to allow for fresh new spring growth and a tidy appearance.
• Feed Roses by mid-month with granular Rose Food or Smartcote 14-14-14 slow release fertilizer.
• Fertilize lawns with a recommended spring lawn food.
• Fertilize cedar hedges with granular Evergreen food.
• Remove the faded flowers from spring blooming bulbs and fertilize with bulb food to promote development of next spring’s flowers.
• Plant Dahlias, Gladiolus, Callas and Canna tubers outdoors.
• Stake peonies and other tall growing perennials that need support.
• Sow seeds of beets, peas, lettuce, swiss chard, spinach, cabbage and onions outdoors where they are to grow.
• Browse our large selection of Japanese Azaleas, Rhododendrons. It’s a great time to pant them before they start blooming!