April Gardening Tips for the Southeast
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Today is the last Monday of the month and the last of our April Gardening Tip Series. Every Monday, we are publishing monthly gardening tips specific to each region in the United States. We look into four different areas like landscaping tips, fruit and vegetables, annuals/perennials, and some helpful garden tips.
April Gardening Tips
On this beautiful spring Monday, we are focusing on the Southeastern Region of the United States.
Landscaping Tips:
Landscaping Tips:- If you are looking to plant trees and shrubs this spring, right now is a great time to do it.
- It is time for a little spring clean up. Prior to adding a fertilizer, make sure to rake your entire lawn.
Fruit and Vegetables:
- It’s time to plant your warmer season crops like, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants.
- You can also start planting squash, cucumbers, sweet corn and beans.
- When planting corn, the Old Farmer’s Almanac recommends planting two or more rows. Planting this way will achieve better pollination.
- Start an herb garden this month. Start your herb garden with basil, rosemary, mint and parsley.
Annuals/ Perennials:
- A great way to prepare your annual beds is by adding compost to the soil. Another quick tip is to add a slow release fertilizer.
- Wait until your perennials are done blooming before you prune them.
General Gardening Tips:
- If cold weather returns, Organic Gardening recommends covering your plants with a blanket. By doing this when warmer weather returns, you simply remove the blanket.
- Make sure your garden is receiving at least 1 inch of rainfall a week.
Summary
There is something about the spring that pulls at you to get out into your garden. It might start off as a chore but at some point in the quiet of gardening with earth beneath your fingernails and the sun warming you, there is something that just feels right.
With these gardening tips you are all set to head out into your garden. If you have any questions, please let us know in the comment section below.
Happy gardening!
