What to do in the garden in April
Help along pot plants in April with some fresh compost


Favourite pot plants that inhabit the same container for years on end can be helped along a little at this time of year. Gently remove some of the surface compost and replace it with a fresh layer of the original mix. For most plants, a loam-based compost does best. Take the opportunity to cut out any dead shoots, then settle down to the task of wiping the leaves over with a damp cloth and cleaning the pot. You'll both feel much better for it.
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