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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
    Plants

    Five plant combinations for April

    What to plant in April
    Plants

    What to plant in April

    Sowing sweet pea seeds
    Grow plants

    Sowing sweet pea seeds

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    Plants

    Five scented plants for April

    Wildlife gardening – native pond plants
    Plants

    Native pond plants

    Five favourites - plants for colour and impact
    Grow plants

    Five favourites – plants for colour and impact

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    Jobs in April

    Slug
    Plants

    How to get rid of slugs

    Sowing hardy annuals
    Grow plants

    How to sow hardy annuals

    Red anemone flowers with white centres
    Plants

    Flowers to pick in April

    The vegetable garden

    How to grow potatoes
    Grow plants

    How to grow potatoes

    Allotment Jobs for April
    Plants

    Allotment jobs for April

    Alan's favourite fruit crops for pots - blueberries
    Grow plants

    Alan’s pick of the best fruit crops for containers

    Ways to help garden wildlife

    Finished mini pond for wildlife
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    How to create a mini pond for wildlife

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    Garden wildlife jobs for April
    Plants

    Garden wildlife jobs for April

    Dahlia 'Magenta Star'
    Plants

    Alan Titchmarsh’s tips on creating a wildlife-friendly garden

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    10 of the best peat free composts

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    10 of the best garden hoes

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