8 Best Plants to Divide in April Before Summer Heat Arrives
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8 Best Plants to Divide in April Before Summer Heat Arrives

Is your garden looking a bit… chunky? Nature called, and it wants a makeover. You’ve got perennials? Ground covers? Shrubs? Sorry, you can’t escape your April destiny. Multiplication by Division Be the hero your plants need. They’re currently fighting for legroom like passengers in a budget airline cabin. Quick note: This list is mainly for gardeners…

7 Shrubs to Plant in April: Best Picks for Fast Spring Color
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7 Shrubs to Plant in April: Best Picks for Fast Spring Color

Spring waits for no one, my fellow gardeners, especially those staring at empty flower beds. Your shovel is lonely; so give it some real work. Your outdoor space could use a personality upgrade immediately, and these seven shrubs deliver the color and life your yard’s been missing. If privacy is part of the mission too,…

What Flowers to Plant in April (By Zone): 11 That Grow Fast and Bloom Big
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What Flowers to Plant in April (By Zone): 11 That Grow Fast and Bloom Big

April showers may bring May flowers, but who has time for high-maintenance plants? As the legendary, Sweet Brown once said, “ain’t nobody got time for that.” So, what do we want? Big flowers. When do we want them? Before you can say USDA. If you’re looking for even more seeds you can plant right now,…

What to Cut Back in April: 12 Perennials You Shouldn’t Ignore
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What to Cut Back in April: 12 Perennials You Shouldn’t Ignore

The April weather report predicts a 100% chance of growth if you act fast. Moreover, peeling back the dead layers feels like unwrapping a gift from Mother Nature. And who doesn’t love a gift from nature?! And if you’re already planning your spring garden, we also put together a guide on flowers you can direct-sow in…

Direct-Sow Flowers in April: 11 Seeds You Can Plant Outside Now
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Direct-Sow Flowers in April: 11 Seeds You Can Plant Outside Now

These seeds crave the authentic April experience. Stick them in the ground. Give them wind. Give them rain. Real flowers appreciate a little mud between their toes and a sky without a roof. Growing Pains and April Grains Real gardeners trust the soil, not plastic trays. Besides, your windowsill belongs to your cat, not to…

10 Perennials to Divide in March for Stronger, Healthier Growth
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10 Perennials to Divide in March for Stronger, Healthier Growth

Gardening is a slow-motion game of chess against nature, where the pieces grow, multiply, and battle in ways you can’t see them. Are you a grandmaster or not? Your opening move starts in March. Reorganize the board now. 10 Crowded Perennials You Should Divide in March Your backyard hides a fortune in free plants, hidden…