Month of April Gardening Tasks
April is the true start of the growing season in most temperate regions — soil is workable again, and there's plenty to get ahead of before summer's rush.
Divide and transplant overcrowded perennials as soon as new growth emerges, before they get too tall to handle easily.
Prune spring-flowering shrubs, like forsythia and lilac, right after they finish blooming.
Start hardening off any seedlings grown indoors, gradually introducing them to outdoor conditions.
Apply a fresh layer of mulch to garden beds to suppress emerging weeds and retain soil moisture.
Begin feeding perennials and lawns with a balanced fertilizer as active growth kicks in.
Check your area's average last frost date before planting tender annuals or vegetables outdoors — April is often still too early in cooler climates.
