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    2. Things to do in April

    Things to do in April

    It feels as though everything speeds up in the garden in April. Young seedlings are eagerly poking through the soil, and there’s an abundance of new foliage and gorgeous spring flowers to enjoy. Browse our selection of practical projects and planting guides for the month.

    Planting inspiration

    Lime-yellow euphorbia forming a contrasting backdrop for maroon and white tulips and maroon cotinus
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    Five plant combinations for April

    What to plant in April
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    What to plant in April

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    Five scented plants for April

    Wildlife gardening – native pond plants
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    Native pond plants

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    Jobs in April

    Slug
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    How to get rid of slugs

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    Capesthorne Hall Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

    Red anemone flowers with white centres
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    Plants that flower in April

    The vegetable garden

    How to grow potatoes
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    How to grow potatoes

    Allotment Jobs for April
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    Allotment jobs for April

    Alan's favourite fruit crops for pots - blueberries
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    Alan’s pick of the best fruit crops for containers

    Ways to help garden wildlife

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    Garden wildlife jobs for April
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    Garden wildlife jobs for April

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    Alan Titchmarsh’s tips on creating a wildlife-friendly garden . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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    The best garden hoes in 2023

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