April is a great time in the garden because everyday is different, and you can’t fail to be blown away by how fast everything grows. Take note of the persistent seed heads, budding and flowering trees and the tiny burgeoning perennial shoots.I was slow to cut back my black-eyed susan this spring, and yesterday migrating goldfinches spent hours pecking away at the ripe seeds. Here’s a list of possible tasks in the garden for this unbelievable season:• Remove dead foliage and stems from perennials to the mulch taking care not to damage any new growth• Divide perennials when new growth is 3-4” high that bloom in mid-summer or later, such as asters, daylilies, and sedum• Pull out any weeds from your garden – pay special attention to “weed trees”• Add compost if planting into an existing garden• Mulch beds to stop overwintered fungus from spreading and to freshen the appearance of the garden• Remove tree wrap from deciduous trees and burlap from evergreens• Fertilize trees“In the Garden” task-lists are compiled by Field lead gardener, Carolyn Johnson

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