Stay on top of your garden with our comprehensive month-by-month maintenance guide. Know exactly what to do and when.
Knowing when to do what in the garden makes the difference between a thriving space and a struggling one. Here's your complete month-by-month guide.
Spring (March - May)
March
- Cut back ornamental grasses and old perennial growth
- Prune late-flowering clematis and summer-flowering shrubs
- Start feeding roses and shrubs with balanced fertiliser
- Divide overgrown perennials
April
- Begin regular mowing (set blades high initially)
- Plant new perennials, shrubs, and climbers
- Stake tall perennials before they need it
- Apply mulch to borders (5cm layer)
May
- Plant out tender bedding after the last frost
- Start regular watering of new plantings
- Deadhead spring bulbs (leave foliage to die back naturally)
- Tie in climbing plants regularly
Summer (June - August)
June
- Deadhead roses regularly for repeat flowering
- Prune spring-flowering shrubs after flowering
- Water containers daily in hot weather
- Feed container plants fortnightly
July
- Keep on top of watering during dry spells
- Trim hedges (check for nesting birds first)
- Take semi-ripe cuttings of shrubs
- Harvest herbs and vegetables regularly
August
- Continue deadheading for extended flowering
- Order spring bulbs for autumn planting
- Prune wisteria and summer-fruiting raspberries
- Start planning autumn planting projects
Autumn (September - November)
September
- Plant spring-flowering bulbs
- Begin autumn lawn care (scarifying, aerating)
- Move tender plants under cover before first frost
- Start planting new trees and shrubs
October
- Rake fallen leaves from lawns and borders
- Plant tulips and alliums
- Cut back perennials as they die back
- Insulate outdoor taps and pipes
November
- Final lawn mow of the year
- Plant bare-root trees, roses, and hedging
- Protect tender plants with fleece
- Clean and oil garden tools for winter storage
Winter (December - February)
December - February
- Plan next year's garden projects
- Prune deciduous trees and shrubs (not in freezing weather)
- Maintain hard landscaping - repair paths, fences
- Order seeds and plants for spring
The Easy Option
If this list feels overwhelming, that's exactly what our maintenance packages are designed for. Our professional team handles everything on the right schedule, so you can simply enjoy your garden. Starting from just £99 per month, it's the easiest way to a beautiful garden.
Emma Richardson
Garden Designer & Horticultural Specialist at Greenscape MK
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