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Tips from a
Master Gardener
Sally Price
Sperryville
bulbs have bloomed.
• April is a good time to clean up plants and flower beds. Pick out dead leaves and twigs and prune dead stems.
• A popular gift plant, the Easter lily, needs bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight and keep the soil moist. After blooming, it can be planted in a sunny spot in the garden after danger of frost where it may rebloom next year.
Wildlife
• Birds consume hundreds of insects each day, and wise gardeners encourage them to take up residence in orchards and gardens by installing bird houses, feeders, and water sources.
• At this time of year, honey bees swarm, leave their hives, and seek new hives. New swarms are not aggressive and should be left alone.
• Moles are tunneling insect eaters, particularly attracted to grubs. When bulbs are missing or shrubs have root damage, look for voles or field mice to be the culprits. These rodents often use mole tunnels as their runs.
Information taken from Virginia Cooperative Extension. Specific gardening questions should be directed to the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 675-3619.
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