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💧 April Plant Care Tips (Survive the Heat, Naturally!)

🌞 1. Smart Watering is Crucial

• Water early morning or late evening to avoid evaporation
• Use a mulch layer (dry leaves, coco peat, straw) to retain moisture
• In pots, check soil daily — but avoid overwatering
• Use drip irrigation or bottle-watering hacks for balcony gardens

🌿 2. Add Compost & Organic Boosters

• Use homemade vermicompost or kitchen compost
• Cow dung + Neem cake + Banana peel is a great summer booster
• Avoid strong chemical fertilizers — they heat up the soil

🐛 3. Pest Control – Naturally

• Spray neem oil once a week
• Use yellow sticky traps for whiteflies and aphids
• Introduce companion plants like basil, marigold, or garlic to deter pests

🧤 4. Protect Sensitive Plants from Harsh Sun

• Move delicate plants to semi-shade or under a green net
• Use terracotta pots – they remain cooler than plastic ones
• Keep hanging pots away from direct south-facing walls

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🧠 Monthly Tips & To-Do Checklist for April

✅ Soil Health:
Mix some compost, wood ash, and dry leaves to recharge soil fertility before sowing.

✅ Plan for Monsoon:
Start collecting dry leaves and preparing compost — so you’re ready to enrich the soil when rains arrive.