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Happenings
in the Garden

April

Seeds: Start planting seeds for zinnias, cosmos, and sunflowers.
Ornamental Grasses: Clumping grasses, like muhly and Mexican feather grass, will start to emerge as the soil warms. Fertilize these with your regular lawn fertilizer.
Compost & Mulch: Apply compost and mulch to all of your plants (both annuals and perennials). There's no need to till in compost; just lay it on top. Mulch will be especially important for drought tolerance later in the season.
Powdery Mildew: Watch for powdery mildew on plants like roses if we experience rainy, overcast days. Avoid watering leaves at night to prevent this issue.
Fungal Diseases: As temperatures rise and humidity increases, fungal diseases become a concern. Avoid crowding your vegetable plants, especially those with large leaves. Adequate airflow is crucial to preventing fungal outbreaks.
Slugs & Snails: After April and May rains, slugs, snails, and pill bugs may become a problem. You can use baits to control infestations, but be aware that these baits may also attract pets. SLUGGO is a safer, organic alternative that is safe for pets and wildlife.
Sow Seeds for: Beans, melons, Swiss chard, corn, cucumbers, warm-season greens, okra, southern peas, summer squash, winter squash, and watermelon—all of these seeds germinate quickly in warm soil and don’t like being moved.
Pruning: Do not prune spring-blooming plants until after the flowers have completely died. Pruning too early can remove valuable buds and reduce next season’s bloom.
Pesticides & Pollinators: Avoid applying pesticides during bloom time, as they can harm beneficial pollinators and reduce your fruit yield.
Herbicides: It’s too late to apply pre-emergent herbicide, but mowing regularly will help prevent weeds from going to seed. If you have a lot of thatch, avoid leaving it on your lawn as it can smother the grass.
Lawn Fertilizing: If you haven’t already, now is a good time to fertilize your lawn with a slow-release fertilizer.
Fire Ants: Fire ants only become active when temperatures rise above 70-75°F. To control them, try Come and Get It by Fertilome, which kills the queen and the ants in the mound. Broadleaf Weeds: Clover, dandelions, and henbit can be eliminated either by regular mowing or with an application of a broadleaf weed killer containing 2,4-D. Be sure to follow label instructions for the best results.

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Happenings in the Garden

April

Seeds: Start planting seeds for zinnias, cosmos, and sunflowers.

Ornamental Grasses: Clumping grasses, like muhly and Mexican feather grass, will start to emerge as the soil warms. Fertilize these with your regular lawn fertilizer.

Compost & Mulch: Apply compost and mulch to all of your plants (both annuals and perennials). There's no need to till in compost; just lay it on top. Mulch will be especially important for drought tolerance later in the season.

Powdery Mildew: Watch for powdery mildew on plants like roses if we experience rainy, overcast days. Avoid watering leaves at night to prevent this issue.

Fungal Diseases: As temperatures rise and humidity increases, fungal diseases become a concern. Avoid crowding your vegetable plants, especially those with large leaves. Adequate airflow is crucial to preventing fungal outbreaks.

Slugs & Snails: After April and May rains, slugs, snails, and pill bugs may become a problem. You can use baits to control infestations, but be aware that these baits may also attract pets. SLUGGO is a safer, organic alternative that is safe for pets and wildlife.

Sow Seeds for: Beans, melons, Swiss chard, corn, cucumbers, warm-season greens, okra, southern peas, summer squash, winter squash, and watermelon—all of these seeds germinate quickly in warm soil and don’t like being moved.

Pruning: Do not prune spring-blooming plants until after the flowers have completely died. Pruning too early can remove valuable buds and reduce next season’s bloom.

Pesticides & Pollinators: Avoid applying pesticides during bloom time, as they can harm beneficial pollinators and reduce your fruit yield.

Herbicides: It’s too late to apply pre-emergent herbicide, but mowing regularly will help prevent weeds from going to seed. If you have a lot of thatch, avoid leaving it on your lawn as it can smother the grass.

Lawn Fertilizing: If you haven’t already, now is a good time to fertilize your lawn with a slow-release fertilizer.