April is when spring officially settles in, and Fayetteville gardens begin to come alive! With longer days, warmer temps, and the soil warming up, now is the perfect time to dig into your garden projects. Whether you’re planting for beauty, food, or pollinators, here are some region-specific tips to help you make the most of your April garden.
đž 1. Refresh Your Beds and Containers
After a long winter, your garden beds could use a little TLC:
- Clean out dead leaves, mulch, and debris to prevent pests and disease.
- Top off mulch to help retain moisture and keep weeds down.
- Mix in compost or soil conditioner to boost your soil healthâyour plants will thank you!
đ± 2. Plant Warm-Season Annuals & Vegetables
The risk of frost is typically behind us by mid-April in Fayetteville, so nowâs the time to plant:
- Flowers: Marigolds, petunias, zinnias, salvia, and impatiens can go in now.
- Veggies: Tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, okra, and cucumbers love the warm soil.
- Donât forget herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley!
đł 3. Feed Your Trees and Shrubs
April is ideal for feeding established landscape plants:
- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer for shrubs and trees like azaleas, camellias, and hollies.
- If youâre growing fruit trees, apply fertilizer early in the month and make sure theyâre getting plenty of water as they set fruit.
đ 4. Prune (But Not Everything!)
- You can lightly shape evergreen shrubs and cut back cold-damaged growth from perennials.
- Wait to prune spring bloomers like azaleas and dogwoods until after they flower, or youâll lose next yearâs buds.
- Deadhead spent blooms on bulbs like daffodilsâbut leave the foliage to die back naturally.
đ 5. Watch for Early Pests
April can bring unwanted visitors to your garden:
- Aphids, caterpillars, and scale insects might start to appear.
- Try using neem oil or insecticidal soap as a natural solution.
- Encourage beneficial bugs like ladybugs and lacewings to stick around by planting pollinator-friendly flowers.
đ§ 6. Water Smart
- Fayetteville spring rains help, but donât rely on them entirely.
- Make sure newly planted flowers, veggies, and trees are getting about 1 inch of water per week.
- Water early in the day to avoid evaporation and discourage disease.
đż Bonus Tip: Start a Pollinator Garden
April is the perfect time to plan a garden that supports butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Try planting:
- Milkweed
- Coneflower
- Black-eyed Susan
- Bee balm
- Salvia
These native plants are beautiful and low-maintenanceâand your local pollinators will love them.
Need Help Getting Started?
At Green Biz, weâre all about making your outdoor space a place you love. Whether you need fresh plants, landscape design, or expert advice, weâre here to help every step of the way.
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