Garden season is finally here! The forsythias are hard to miss with their bright yellow flowers. Our apple tree has leaves again, and the whole city just seems to be coming alive. I notice a new plant every day that has decided to awaken from the doldrums of winter slumber.

April's garden calendar comes with lots of preparation so your garden can get off to a running start. Check out Marie Iannotti's guide to April regional tasks to see what you should be doing right now for your trees and shrubs.