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Seasonal Advice
Stay on top of your garden with timely tips and seasonal care
Seasonal Calendar
Know what to do and when. Follow our seasonal guide to keep your garden thriving year-round.
Spring
Key Tasks
- Plant new hedges
- Feed established plants
- Mulch borders
Summer
Key Tasks
- Water regularly
- Deadhead flowers
- Trim hedges
Autumn
Key Tasks
- Plant bare-root hedges
- Clear fallen leaves
- Prepare soil
Winter
Key Tasks
- Protect tender plants
- Plan next season
- Prune deciduous trees
Common Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked gardening questions
- Most outdoor plants need watering once or twice a week during the growing season. Check 2–3 cm below the surface — if dry, water. Established plants in the ground need less than containers.
- Late winter to early spring is ideal for most shrubs, just before new growth begins. Summer-flowering shrubs are best pruned in early spring; spring-flowering ones right after flowering.
- Hostas, ferns, astilbe, hellebores, and hydrangeas thrive in shade. Differentiate between full shade and dappled shade — most shade-lovers prefer at least some indirect light.
- Adding organic matter is the best approach. Work compost, well-rotted manure, or leaf mould into the top 30 cm. This improves drainage in clay soils and water retention in sandy soils.
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