Welcome to The April Edition, a hand-picked collection of expert features, designed to help you make the most of the garden’s most joyous season. Spring is now in full swing, bringing longer, brighter days, milder temperatures, and new life to the garden. It’s the moment every gardener has been dreaming about.

Gardening in April is all about building momentum for the growing season that lies ahead. As plants begin to put on new growth, it’s the last chance to prune many shrubs and perennial plants to keep them healthy and in good shape without losing flowers. It's also a key time for seed starting and planting, with a near limitless range of vegetables, annuals, and perennials ready to go into the ground as conditions continue to improve.

Let this guide set the stage for a colorful, productive garden in the months ahead. Click the images below to explore each feature, and enjoy the season in full flow.