No time to maintain your garden in April? With the return of warmer days and an endless list of activities, finding time to care for your outdoor space can be a challenge. However, your garden cannot wait forever.
So how can you properly maintain your outdoor space without spending hours? Here are three essential actions to take in April to keep your garden looking its best, even when your schedule is tight.
1. Clear your garden of unwanted vegetation
In April, nature fully reasserts itself, and your garden deserves a good spring clean after winter. You likely have accumulated dead leaves or branches broken by the wind. It’s time to pick them up to allow your plants to breathe.
Also, hunt down the weeds. These tend to quickly invade your lawn, flower beds, pathways, and paved areas. Don’t forget to remove the moss on your terraces using natural solutions. This way, you avoid damaging your outdoor surfaces while being eco-friendly.
Remember: the beautiful days are back, so bring out your outdoor furniture now. A good spring cleaning of your tables, chairs, and loungers will give your garden an immediate fresh look.
2. Garden: prevention and vigilance against pests
Your goal this month is not to plant but to protect your existing plants from diseases and pests. Take a few minutes to inspect your trees and plants: do you notice any unusual spots on the leaves, visible holes, or signs of decline?
These signs often indicate an attack by pests such as slugs, snails, various insects, or rodents. Identify the culprit quickly to adopt the appropriate strategy.
Simple actions can help limit the occurrence of fungi or other diseases on your plants:
- Keep a protective mulch at the base of your plants.
- Water moderately to avoid excessive moisture.
- Use natural preventive techniques like Bordeaux mixture or a mix of water and wood ash on your fruit trees.
These actions, when done regularly, will help protect your plants without excessive effort.
3. Take care of your lawn effectively without spending too much time
Your lawn probably suffered over the winter, and it now needs some TLC. Choose a dry day to do the first mowing of the year after cleaning the grass of moss and weeds.
To optimize growth and allow better soil aeration, consider using a scarifier, an essential tool at the start of the season. This will help your roots develop better.
If there are bare patches or areas particularly damaged, such as from regular foot traffic, you can scatter ryegrass seeds over them. They grow quickly and cover the area effectively.
Your lawn will quickly regain its vigor and beauty with these easy-to-implement gestures.
What are your tips for easily maintaining your garden in April? Have you tried these suggestions or implemented other effective strategies? Your opinion matters to us, so share your experiences! Leave a comment below; we would love to chat with you!
