We all know that "April showers bring May flowers," but what else is there to know about the month of April?
While the first day of Spring is March 21st, we first start noticing signs of spring in April. When it comes to taking care of your lawn, extra care is crucial at this time. It's important to make sure you are feeding everything, and monitoring the amount of water that is being absorbed.
Rainy season is always tricky. Due to weather, the timing of what should happen in April sometimes blends into May. Spray apples, peaches and pears that have been affected by canker problems, plant summer blooming shrubs and vines, and apply dormant spray to trees, shrubs and vines. Set out summer-flowering bulbs. And be sure to divide and replant spring perennials after bloom.
You will notice all of your pear trees, cherry trees, and plum trees are starting to bloom. As witch hazel is on its way out, there is so much that is about to bloom. Crocus, daffodils, pansies, early tulips, and other minor bulbs will be sprouting up. Hyacinth, many perennials, forsythia, azaleas, dogwoods, and redbuds will be blooming.
As cute as they are, rabbits are attracted to your bulbs this season and can stir up some trouble in your gardens. Due to the short and tender growth, new plantings will also attract different birds that are starting to migrate in; such as robins, a first sign of spring. Hummingbirds and butterflies and bees will start to come as the weather begins to get warmer.
Here's to hoping we see some of our warm-weathered flying friends soon!
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