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    April is the month when the garden shifts into high gear, transforming from early awakening to a vibrant explosion of colour and life. As the soil truly warms and tulips take center stage, the priority shifts from gentle encouragement to active management and the joyful busyness of the planting season.

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    April tasks

    Supporting birds in April

    As April unfolds and the vibrant pulse of spring quickens, the challenges facing our garden birds undergo a dramatic shift ...
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    Planting lily bulbs
    April tasks

    Plant lily bulbs in containers

    There is something undeniably magical about seeing lilies emerge in your garden. If you want one of the most stunning ...
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    Mulching the soil
    April tasks

    Mulch bare soil in April

    As April brings the first true warmth of spring, the garden undergoes a rapid transformation, making it the perfect window ...
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    Pruning the Butterfly bush
    April tasks

    Pruning a Buddleja in April

    As April arrives, the window for pruning your Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) is reaching its peak. While many gardeners traditionally ...
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    Potting on tomato plants
    April tasks

    Prick out tomatoes

    Timing is everything when it comes to the delicate transition of young plants, and for tomato seedlings, that golden moment ...
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    Sow lettuce in April
    April tasks

    Sow some lettuce

    Cultivating your own salad greens is one of the most rewarding endeavours a gardener can undertake, primarily because the flavour ...
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    watering tulips
    April tasks

    Make sure to do this if you have tulips in containers

    As we transition into the heart of spring, it is incredibly easy to fall into a sense of complacency regarding ...
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    Mowing a path through long grass
    April tasks

    Mowing the lawn in April

    Embracing a minimalist approach to lawn maintenance is not just a labour-saving choice, but a profound gift to the local ...
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    Digging-up-spent-daffodils
    April tasks

    Do this if you want to tidy up spent bulbs

    It is naturally tempting to clear away the messy, yellowing leaves of bulbs once their blossoms have faded, but rushing ...
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