- Plants for April – Clematis alpina ‘Ruby’, Berberis x stenophylla, Prunus avium ‘Plena’, Pulsatilla vulgaris and doronicums.
- Sow hardy annual outdoors where they are to grow.
- Sow annual climbers like morning glory, cathedral bells and climbing nasturtium.
- Buy summer bedding as plugs to grow on in a greenhouse or cold frame.
- Clean up the borders.
- Plant new herbaceous plants.
- Pinch off spent bulb heads.
- Plant gladioli corms.
- Prune wall-trained quinces back to 1-2 buds after they have flowered.
- Feed and mulch roses.
- Begin to mow lawns but ensure the mower is at its highest setting.
- Sow French beans in pots under glass.
- Sow maincrop leeks and peas outdoors.
- Plan for late crops and winter supplies.
- Feed outdoor plants to stimulate growth.
Posted on Monday, April 1st, 2019
