Forsythia shrubs put on a scintillating early spring display of bright yellow blooms. Once this fades, it is time for a few core maintenance tasks. Understanding what to do with forsythia in April sets the shrub up for a repeat performance next spring.
April is a prime time to prune, fertilize, and then mulch forsythia shrubs. This trio of tasks encourages lots of healthy new growth to carry next spring’s performance of blooms. You may also need to water shrubs during dry periods, and there is an opportunity to propagate new ones.
