Fertilizing roses, hydrangeas & Co.
Give your roses and other flowering shrubs a slow-release organic fertilizer now to strengthen them for the flowering season. Hydrangeas and perennials also benefit from their first application of fertilizer.
Planting dahlias & tubers
Now is the time to plant dahlia tubers back in the ground – provided the soil is frost-free. Begonias, montbretias, and gladiolas can also be planted now. In harsher climates, pre-cultivation in pots is recommended.
Keep snails away
As soon as it gets warmer, snails will pick up the pace again. Check for new growth regularly, install snail rings or fences, and collect snails in the morning and evening during wet weather.
Planting balcony boxes and pots
From mid-April – if the weather is mild – you can start spring planting pots and window boxes. Horned violets, primroses, forget-me-nots, and bellis provide early splashes of color. For more delicate plants, keep them indoors or cover them at night!
Supporting birds with nesting
Now is nesting season—check and clean nesting boxes, hang new ones, and make sure to leave places to retreat to in the garden. Piles of leaves, dense shrubs, and small water features make your garden bird-friendly.
