Want a thriving garden this spring without spending hours maintaining it?

April is a perfect time to set your garden up for success — even if you’d rather relax than rake! These 5 low-maintenance tips will help your garden look beautiful all spring and summer with less time, effort, and stress.

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Choose Easy-Care Plants

Evergreen shrubs like abelias or pittosporum offer structure and colour without constant pruning. You can also try lavender, rosemary, or heathers for beautiful, low-effort results that attract bees and butterflies.

Prefer flowers? Try planting cosmos seeds — they bloom for months and are one of the easiest summer flowers to grow.

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Tackle Weeds with Mulch

Weeds love April sunshine just as much as your plants. Hoe out any small seedlings after rain and then cover your beds with a thick layer of mulch (like bark chips or compost). This helps keep weeds down and moisture in — meaning less work for you all season long.

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Keep Lawn Care Simple

When mowing in April, go easy — just a light trim with the blades set high. If you’ve got patchy areas, now’s a great time to sprinkle grass seed and let spring warmth do the rest.

Want to do even less? Join No Mow May and let your lawn grow wild for a few weeks. It helps wildlife and saves you mowing time.

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Plant Now, Relax Later

April is ideal for planting dahlias, lilies, and gladioli. Just pop them in the ground — they’ll grow with minimal care. You can also plant quick crops like lettuce, radishes, or use plug plants for zero-fuss vegetables.

Perennials like mint, chives, and rhubarb come back every year — no replanting needed!

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Keep Pests and Cleanup Simple

Spot greenfly or slugs early? A quick flick with your fingers or a beer trap works wonders. Encourage birds, frogs, and hedgehogs to visit — they’ll do pest patrol for you.

Deadhead faded flowers like daffodils, but leave the leaves for now so bulbs can recharge for next year. A quick spring feed (compost or fertiliser) will set your plants up for the season.

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Need Help Getting Your Garden Ready?

At Impact, we make gardens thrive — with expert care and no stress for you. Whether it’s tidying up borders, trimming hedges, or getting things planted, we’ve got you covered.

Book a free quote today and let us help you enjoy your garden all season long — the easy way.