April is one of the most rewarding months in the Lowcountry garden. The soil has warmed, the days are longer, and everything seems ready to grow.
If you’ve been waiting to plant, now is your moment.
This is the time to introduce warm-season flowers that will carry your garden beautifully into summer. Bright, cheerful blooms like zinnias, marigolds, and cosmos thrive in the April sun, bringing color and movement to your beds. For shaded spaces, begonias and impatiens offer softness and continuous blooms.
Vegetable gardeners can begin planting tomatoes and peppers with confidence, while herbs such as basil and mint take quickly to the warmth and are perfect for both containers and garden beds.
A few simple tips can make all the difference:
Choose a sunny location for most flowering plants
Water consistently, especially as temperatures begin to rise
Enrich your soil with compost or quality garden soil before planting
April is not just about planting—it is about beginning. With just a little effort now, your garden will reward you for months to come.
