Favorable days of snowy April 2025 for gardeners

April 2025 turned out to be an interesting month. Snow that hadn't fallen during the winter is sweeping across not only the central part of the country, but also the southern regions. Of course, we have to pay for a mild winter without severe frosts. And for us, gardeners and vegetable growers, all that's left is to admire our seedlings on warm windowsills under bright, beautiful lamps.

Month by phases of the moon

In April 2025, the phases of the Moon will change in the following order:

New moon

The start of a new lunar month negatively impacts the vital functions of all plant life. Inflicted wounds take a long time to heal, plants have trouble establishing, and seeds germinate poorly. Planting, picking, and pruning are not recommended during this time.

Waxing Moon

During the second quarter of the lunar month, the moon's energy stimulates active sap flow in plants, accelerating the healing process after grafting and pruning. This is the ideal period for planting, picking, and transplanting garden crops, as well as for the active growth of young plants.

Full moon

During the full moon, the moon's influence on plants is depressing, so it's best to avoid working with plants during this time. Instead, gardeners prepare the soil for planting, fertilize, till, cultivate, and tend to the garden, avoiding the energy of actively tending to the plants.

Waning Moon

During the final phase of the lunar cycle, the moon's energy is focused on the development of plant roots. During this time, roots grow actively, nutrient absorption improves, and tubers and bulbs accumulate. Root crops planted during the waning moon will store well and yield a bountiful harvest.

Other works of the gardener and vegetable grower

In the fourth month, the ground across most of Russia clears of snow, the water drains from the ridges, and the fields dry out. For summer residents, the main spring work begins on their plots:

• The area is cleared of the accumulated fall debris. Fallen leaves are placed in compost piles, and branches are burned in a fire or barrel;
• Sanitary pruning of trees and shrubs is performed. Over the winter, some branches dry out or are damaged by frost and disease. The cut areas are covered with a thin layer of garden pitch;

• conduct formative pruning Trees and shrubs. Over the summer, trees and shrubs produce many extra shoots. To ensure a harvest, thin out the crowns by pruning out excess or incorrectly growing branches. Additionally, adjust the stakes that support the bushes.
• Tree grafting. After spring awakening, trees begin to actively flow sap. Branches grafted in April quickly take root and produce a harvest the following year;
• Trees are sprayed with ferrous sulfate as a preventative measure against the spread of fungal diseases. Berry bushes are watered with hot water. These procedures are carried out before the flower buds open.

• Trees and shrubs are fertilized. Fertilizers are spread around the trunk;
• Perennial berry crops are inspected, old, low-yielding bushes are discarded, and new, young ones are planted. Strawberry bushes are mulched and fertilized with organic and mineral fertilizers;
• The covering material is removed from the grapevine. Return frosts are still possible in April, but the vines can withstand short-term drops in temperature without damage. Uncovered vines rot in the hot spring sun, and fungal diseases begin to develop on the branches;
• Organic and mineral fertilizers are spread over the arable land, followed by plowing, cultivation, and cutting of the beds. The arable land is treated with Fitosporin or Trichodermin to prevent diseases;
• planting seedlings of peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers in closed ground;
• The beds are sown with green crops and protected from frost with a thick layer of mulch, film, or agrofibre;
• in the flower garden, the covering is removed from the delicate rose bushes;
• Based on last year's results, the flowerbed is inspected. Tuber crops are divided and replanted, and annuals are reseeded.

15 key April omens for summer residents that you need to know

1. If April is cold, then May will be warm.
2. If the first April rain falls in the morning, it means there will be a lot of berries in the summer.
3. When there are many sunny days in April, there will be a good harvest.
4. If there are many foggy mornings in April, the summer will be rainy.
5. If primroses bloom in April, it means it’s time to plant vegetables.
6. When the icicles melt and the water runs off the roofs, it's time to start tending to the garden.
7. If it rains with thunder in April, it means the summer will be hot.
8. If there are a lot of buds on the trees in April, the summer will be fruitful.
9. If the birds sing in the morning, it means the harvest will be good, unless they are silent.
10. When fog persists for a long time in April, a late summer can be expected.
11. If there are a lot of clouds on the moon in April, the summer will be dry and hot.
12. If March and April frosts occur late, the summer will be wet.
13. If the soil does not warm up for a long time in April, the harvest will be late.
14. If rainbows are often seen in April, it will be a rainy summer.
15. If there are no frosts for a long time in April, then the summer will be long and warm.