April Garden Tips for Fayetteville, NC
Spring Into the Season in Fayetteville, NC!
April is here, and that means it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get your hands in the dirt! At Green Side Up Garden & Gifts, we’re excited to welcome another growing season—and we’re here to help you make the most of it. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting out, here are our favorite April gardening tips to get your space blooming beautifully right here in Fayetteville.
1. Prep Your Beds for Planting
Before planting anything, take time to prep your garden beds:
✔️ Pull weeds and remove leftover debris
✔️ Turn the soil and add compost or organic soil conditioner
✔️ Top with a fresh layer of mulch (we love pine bark mulch—it looks great and helps retain moisture)
Healthy soil = happy plants. Don’t skip this step!
2. Add Some Color with Spring Annuals
April is prime time for planting warm-season annuals that love our Fayetteville weather. Stop by Green Side Up to grab local favorites like:
Petunias
Geraniums
Marigolds
Calibrachoa
Begonias
Mix and match for stunning containers or flower beds that pop with color all season long.
3. Grow Your Own Veggies & Herbs
Ready to start your own backyard garden? Fayetteville’s growing season is perfect for:
Tomatoes, squash, peppers, cucumbers
Basil, parsley, thyme, oregano
Lettuce, kale, and spinach (plant early before it gets too hot!)
We carry a full selection of veggie starts and herb seedlings to get your garden off to a strong start.
4. Feed and Love Your Landscape
Trees, shrubs, and perennials are waking up—help them thrive!
- Fertilize with a gentle, slow-release fertilizer
- Water deeply but not too often
- Prune any cold-damaged limbs (but wait until after bloom to trim spring-flowering shrubs like azaleas or dogwoods)
5. Invite the Pollinators
Want more flowers, fruit, and life in your garden? Bring in the bees and butterflies! Plant these pollinator favorites:
Coneflower
Milkweed
Salvia
Lantana
Bee balm
Pollinators help your garden grow—and they’re just plain fun to watch!
6. Don’t Forget the Fun Stuff!
Spring gardening should be joyful! Come by the shop for:
Unique pots and planters
Garden-inspired gifts and home décor
Soothing hand creams and gardener’s balms
️ Spring-scented candles to bring the outdoors inside
We’re always updating our selection with the season’s best, so swing by and see what’s new!
Let’s Grow Together!
Whether you’re planting your first tomato or refreshing your whole landscape, Green Side Up Garden & Gifts is your go-to spot for everything garden + gorgeous in Fayetteville.
Stop in and see us—our friendly team is always happy to help!
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Happy planting, Fayetteville!
See you soon at Green Side Up!