In mid-April, gardeners and vegetable growers already have a lot to do; the full-fledged summer cottage season begins.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist and landscape designer, told us what work on the plot the lunar calendar recommends to carry out from April 15 to 21.
On Monday, April 15, the lunar calendar recommends watering plants and loosening the soil.
A favorable day for preparing garden beds; it is recommended to dig or plow the soil.
The lunar calendar also recommends weed control.
An unfavorable day for watering and fertilizing; sowing and planting is also not recommended.
Pay attention to the crops already growing on the plot. You can start trimming the shoots and damaged parts of the branches, removing unnecessary runners from the strawberries.
On this day, it is advisable to take a break from work on the site, but you can do some plant grafting. You can also chop wood and mow the lawn.
The day is favorable for sowing and planting various flower crops.
On this day, the lunar calendar recommends taking care of flower beds; you can also plant ornamental shrubs.
It is recommended to sow vegetable crops. If the weather permits, you can plant potatoes.
The day is also suitable for fertilizing. Plant grafting is not recommended.
Earlier, the expert told how to get rid of cherry shoots.