LANDSCAPING : The spring garden awakens with fresh energy today! Take advantage of this flower day to sow annual flowering plants like zinnias, cosmos, and sunflowers directly where they’ll bloom, spacing seeds according to mature plant size. / Divide overgrown clumps of chrysanthemums and asters, replanting the vigorous outer sections in refreshed soil amended with compost. / Prune climbing roses by removing dead or damaged canes and training flexible new growth horizontally to encourage more flowering points along their length.
VEGETABLE PATCH : Spring greens need attention with today’s full moon energy. Thin out seedlings of leaf crops like lettuce, spinach, and arugula to their final spacing (8-12 inches depending on variety), using the thinnings in fresh salads. / Harvest asparagus spears when they reach 6-8 inches tall, cutting just below soil level with a sharp knife. / For Mediterranean gardens, plant out summer flowers like marigolds and nasturtiums among vegetable beds to attract beneficial insects.
ORCHARD : Fruit trees in bloom create a magnificent spectacle! Check for pollination activity around flowering cherry, apple and pear trees – a good buzz of insects suggests a promising harvest ahead. / Apply organic mulch around established fruit bushes like currants and gooseberries, keeping material 2 inches away from stems to prevent collar rot. / Secure netting over ripening strawberry patches to protect developing fruits from birds while ensuring bees can still access flowers.