For Apr. characterized by significant changes in temperature, and, although the weather is warm, often very cold days, rain, strong winds and morning frosts, which are dangerous for flowers, planted on the balcony in the garden.
From taking care of plants this month largely depends on whether you will enjoy the colorful flower garden and home healthy plants in the coming summer.
In April, it is necessary to dig the ground for a garden of flowers, it should be loose and permeable. Also, it's time to feeding it nutrients, add manure at the rate of 2-3 kg per square meter. However, manure fertilizer is not suitable for places where the flowers will be planted directly in the open ground.
In the second half of April petunia can be planted on the balcony or in the garden. When you plan to plant them, watch the Weather to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Expose plants gradually to the street - at first for a few hours, and with each passing day prolong their stay in the open air, while the weather is not completely established.
In late April, planted zinnia. It is important to ensure that the temperature will not be the next few days to fall below 5 ° C, so it's best to wait until the last days of the month.
At this time, it is necessary to share the root of chrysanthemum that it has blossomed luxuriantly in the fall.
gladioli bulbs are also planted in the second half of April.
On the balcony can be planted this month, most indoor plants such as ficus, filodron, fuchsia, geranium, violet.
Before you land, carefully inspect all the potted plants. Remove old prickly twigs and leaves. Gradually increase watering, if you have not already, and start to fertilize the plants that need it.
April is also suitable for transplants of most plants. This should happen on warm days. Choose a suitable container and the soil under the plant type and provide good drainage.