Seasonal Tips

As the garden wakes up, ease into the growing season and keep an eye on late frosts.

• Check soil moisture regularly and adjust watering as the weather warms.
• Refresh mulch to help retain moisture, keeping it clear of stems and trunks.
• Feed actively growing plants as needed, following the product label. Avoid feeding dry or stressed plants.

Hot, dry days call for a little extra attention to moisture and heat stress.

• Check the soil before watering. When needed, water at soil level in the early morning and follow local water restrictions.
• Check mulch coverage to help keep soil cooler, leaving space around stems and trunks.
• Put off feeding and heavy pruning during extreme heat or when plants are heat-stressed.

Use the milder days to tidy up and help your garden prepare for the cooler months.

• Reduce watering as temperatures fall, checking soil moisture rather than watering on a fixed schedule.
• Top up mulch before the cold arrives, keeping it clear of stems and trunks.
• Remove dead or damaged growth with clean tools. Check pruning timing before cutting back healthy growth.

With cold nights and frost possible, focus on protection and gentle maintenance.

• Watch the forecast and cover frost-sensitive plants with horticultural frost cloth before sunset. Remove it once the morning warms.
• Water only when the soil needs it, preferably in the morning. Avoid leaving soil waterlogged.
• Leave frost-damaged growth in place until the risk of further frost has passed before pruning it back.