What to do in your garden in April

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What to do in your garden in April

If you haven't gotten started on your vegetable garden yet, don't worry ― it's not too late!

In Northern California, start sowing seeds for your cool-season veggies (think chard and spinach); in the Northwest, consider squash and melon; and in Southern California and the Southwest, don't forget to plant your tomatoes.

In the Rocky Mountain States, we've got ideas on how you can attract beneficial insects and cute critters.

See what to do in your own region of the West:

Northern California

Southern California

Northwest

Southwest

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