The planting world is always busy with must-do garden tasks – April is a golden month in the garden, with the cooler weather creating the perfect conditions for planting and refreshing your outdoor spaces. Whether you’re growing food, adding bursts of colour, or preparing for the months ahead, now is the time to take action. This month, focus on three key gardening tasks: getting new plants in the ground, filling your containers with vibrant annuals, and planting cool-season herbs for an abundant harvest. These simple but essential steps will keep your garden looking lush and productive as the season shifts. Let’s dive in!
1. Get planting
Autumn is the perfect time to plant just about anything, but especially trees and shrubs. The soil is still warm, encouraging roots to establish before the chill of winter, and come spring your new plants will flourish. This head start means they’ll be ready to face the summer heat with strength. When planting, water in deeply to settle the roots then finish with a generous layer of sugarcane mulch to lock in moisture, suppress weeds, and keep your soil thriving!
2. Fill containers with annual flowers
Brighten up your garden with pots bursting with cool-season flowers! Try pansies, violas, calendulas, snapdragons, primulas, or alyssum – these beauties will provide months of colour. Use a premium potting mix for the best results and top with sugarcane mulch to retain moisture and keep roots happy. Head to your local garden centre now, grab some seedlings, and plant up some pots for a spectacular seasonal display!
3. Plant cool season herbs
Herbs like coriander, dill, parsley, chervil, and chives thrive in the cooler months – make the most of them while conditions are favourable and enjoy them fresh and ready to use at your doorstep! Plant your herbs in well-draining soil or pots filled with premium potting mix, keep the soil just moist, and feed with a liquid organic fertiliser every fortnight for lush growth. Snip regularly to encourage bushiness and a steady harvest. And don’t forget to mulch to keep roots cozy and weeds at bay!
