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The Lost Garden of Eden

Tips and techniques suitable for maintaining one’s garden throughout the
month:
Weeding: This point of time is appropriate for weeding and fertilizing the soil.
Check the pH of soil: A usual trend is addition of lime in the garden to improve the pH
of the soil. 4 lbs. of lime is added per 100 sq. ft. for a pH lower than 6.5. Furthermore,
a pH above than 7.5 demands addition of sulfur. In addition, some additives that lower
the PH are composed oak leaves, wood chips and peat moss. However, pH is gradually
adjusted over multiple seasons.

April

The month of April provides a great opportunity
to plant trees and bushes. For instance,
following evergreen plants can be planted:
• Juniper
• Cypress
• Multiple conifers

April is that month of the year where blooming plants are also planted. Some of the
flowering plants are:
• Dahlias
• Gladiolas
• Lilies.
Hence this month is appropriate for their growth as well. As the threats of ice are
usually removed, put away fuchsias and geraniums outside. Moreover, these plants
must be watered properly as well.

Following are the vegetables that are commonly planted in this month:
• Asparagus
• Peas
• Carrots
• Beets
• Spinach
• Cauliflower

• Cabbage
• Potatoes
• Radish
• Parsnips
• Onions

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