Top 5 Things to Do in Your Garden This April | GP Garden Services
Spring is in full swing across the UK, and April is the ideal time to give your garden a fresh start. With longer days and milder temperatures, there’s plenty to do to get your outdoor space looking its best. At GP Garden Services, we’ve put together our top 5 gardening tips for April to help you make the most of the season.
1. Feed and Treat Your Lawn
After a long, wet winter, your lawn will benefit from a good feed. Apply a high-nitrogen lawn fertiliser to encourage strong green growth, and treat moss or weeds before they spread. April is also a great time to scarify or aerate your lawn to improve drainage. Need help? Click here!
2. Plant Summer-Flowering Bulbs
Get your summer display started by planting bulbs such as dahlias, lilies, and gladioli. These thrive when planted in April once the risk of frost starts to pass. Whether it’s borders, containers, or beds, we can help you plan and plant for a colourful summer garden.
3. Prune Spring-Flowering Shrubs
Once early bloomers like forsythia have finished flowering, it’s time to give them a tidy prune. This encourages new growth and prepares the plant for next year’s flowers. Not sure where to start? Our trained team can take care of all your pruning needs.
4. Get Your Vegetable Patch Started
April is the beginning of the growing season for many friendly veg like carrots, beetroot, leeks, peas, and salad leaves. Prepare your soil and start sowing hardy crops now. We can help you plan and build raised beds, or maintain your existing vegetable garden.
5. Mulch Your Beds and Borders
A layer of mulch not only helps suppress weeds and retain moisture but also improves your soil’s health. Use well-rotted compost, bark chippings, or organic mulch to protect your plants as the weather warms up. It also gives your garden a tidy, professional finish—just ask us to take care of it for you.