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<p>Here comes April, and not a moment too soon! Our gardens are kicking back to life. With Horticulture listed as an essential service, your local Garden Centres are open for business, so we have put together a list of what to get busy with in the garden and what to sow. To motivate you, we also have a massively optimistic rendition of The Garden Song as performed by Makem and Clancy during their final live TV appearance.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2 style="text-align:center;">Weeding</h2>
<p>Firstly, let's address weeds, the bane of every gardener's existence. Some weeds cooperate, you get it in a single tug, root and all! Others are more stubborn and break off at the root; they will come back and sap your motivation.</p>
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<p>The key to controlling weeds is to be consistent and dedicate time to weeding little and often. Dust off the hoe and run it over your veggie patches or flower beds once a week, weeds or no weeds, and don’t give them the chance to take root.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2 style="text-align:center;">What to Sow Over the Coming Month</h2>
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<h3><strong>Indoors:</strong></h3>
<p>Lettuce, tomato, pepper, chilli pepper, cucumber, celery, celeriac, basil, leeks, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, parsley, courgette, beans, sweet corn and pumpkin.</p>
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<h3><strong>Outdoors:</strong></h3>
<p>Potatoes, broad bean, onion sets, pea, beetroot, cabbage, spinach, Brussels sprouts, parsnip, spring onion, leek, carrot, radish, broccoli, turnip. Plant out cabbage plants when they are 15/20 cm tall into well-prepared soil that has been manured.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align:center;">Kill Two Birds With One Stone</h2>
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<h5 style="text-align:center;">Nettles make for a delicious, easy to prepare soup — ideal for Spring!</h5>
<p>Nettles are extremely rich in nitrogen and make a great fertiliser which is particularly beneficial for plants that need leafy growth like lettuces and cabbage. So, when clearing nettles, don’t throw them out, use them to make organic fertiliser. Add a kilo of nettles to about 20 litres of water and let them stew for a month, it is gonna stink so be mindful of where you put it. Mix one part of this stinky nettle liquid with ten parts water when applying to plants.&nbsp;</p>
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<h4>So, wondering where to go for your garden essentials? Whether you're looking for some seed packets, new tools or a sturdy planter, your local garden centre has you covered. Check out the 'Shopping' tab of the Xplore app to find information on, website links and directions to a garden centre near you!</h4>


Good Neighbour's Guide to Gardening in Spring

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