What to Plant in April: Spring Bulbs & Autumn Colour
April is the primary window for planning your spring garden. For those who love a classic display, it’s time to get your spring-flowering bulbs into the ground.
Daffodils, jonquils, and freesias can go straight in, while those tulips and hyacinths you’ve been chilling in the fridge are now ready for the soil. To keep the garden looking bright while the bulbs are sleeping, consider tucking in some cyclamen, pansies, violas or winter-flowering daisies for quick, seasonal colour.
The Veggie Patch: Broad Beans & Garlic
As the last of the tomatoes wrap up, it’s time to shift to winter staples like broad beans and garlic.
Broad beans are famously easy to grow and help fix nitrogen in the soil, while garlic planted now in well-drained soil will reward you with a heavy harvest later this year.
Before planting, refresh the soil with Seasol Liquid Compost or Seasol Super Compost to improve structure – especially in beds that have just hosted heavy-feeding summer crops.
For an extra boost, plant alyssum or marigolds nearby to attract beneficial insects and pollinators that your garden needs as it transitions into the cooler months.
Autumn Lawn Care: Last Call for Repair
Before the winter chill slows growth, it’s your last chance to repair those bare patches left behind by the summer heat. If you’re sowing seed, now use Seasol Lawn & Turf Starter to help young roots dive deep and establish before the frost.
If you notice autumn rain pooling on the surface rather than soaking in, your soil has likely become hydrophobic (water-repellent) after the long, dry summer. A quick application of Seasol Super Soil Wetter & Conditioner will break that surface tension, ensuring water actually reaches the root zone where it’s needed most.
The April Health Check: Problems & Pests
With the seasons changing, it’s easy to mistake seasonal shifts for plant stress. Here’s how to tell if your garden needs a hand or just a rest:
Deciduous Trees: If your ornamental pears or maples are shedding leaves, don’t worry – they’re simply preparing for their winter dormancy.
Yellowing Citrus: If your lemon or lime leaves look pale, they’re likely hungry. A feed with PowerFeed will help them through the cooler months.
Sooty Mould: Notice a black, sticky substance on your leaves? This usually follows sap-sucking pests like scale or aphids. Treat the pests first, then apply Seasol to help the plant recover from the stress.
Indoor Plant Care: Early Autumn Adjustments
As the days shorten and we begin to close up the house, your indoor plants may need a little help to transition. You may find that humidity-loving favourites like peace lilies or orchids begin to struggle with drier air as indoor heating kicks in.
As light levels drop, many indoor plants naturally slow their growth and require less frequent watering than they did over summer. Moving plants slightly closer to bright windows and wiping dust from leaves can help them make the most of the shorter days.
To keep them resilient and prevent the tips from browning, use PowerFeed Indoor & Potted Plants. It’s a gentle formula designed to keep your indoor jungle healthy even when the light begins to fade.
