The garden in April
Monilinia affects blossoms and twigs. Infection occurs during bloom. Spraying must start at that time and be ongoing.
Heavy greenfly infestation can crippled young twigs. Light befall can be ignored.
Good timing for all planting activities – Trees, shrubs and roses.
Now is time for fertilizing: fruits trees, berries, roses, rhododendrons, conifers, lawn.
Lawn care: dethatching, aeration, sanding, fertilizing and weed control. Start moving the lawn regularly.
Spring pruning of roses, clematis; cut back withered forsythias.
Turnover compost.
Garden tip from Kurt:
Continue to mow the lawn if the grass is still growing. A short lawn is less susceptible to develop snow mould over the winter.