Your Spring Gardening Checklist for April

Just as you give your house a good spring cleaning to freshen it up after a long winter, you can take a similar approach to getting your garden in shape for the warmer months.  Tackle all your outdoor tasks like a pro with this spring gardening checklist. 

Clean up Flowerbeds: Clear away dead leaves, remove winter mulch and cut back last year’s dried foliage. Remember to wear gardening gloves.

Add Fresh Mulch: This will give your yard a polished look and help keep your plants hydrated during hotter months.

Prune Trees and Shrubs: Cut away dead branches and leaves. This will also give you a better crop of flowers or fruit by summer’s end.

Plant Vegetables: Cool-season vegetables like potatoes, artichokes, peas, and lettuce germinate best in cool soil, so plant them in early spring, once the soil has thawed. They should be ready to harvest by early summer.

Clean Bird Feeders and Fountains: Clean your fountains and refresh the water. Clean out your feeders and refresh with new seed.