What to do in the garden in April

Gardening

published 7 April 2012

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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