Garden year
Every month has its work
What your garden needs and when – this month is marked. Switch off what you do not have.
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01 January
- Prune fruit trees on frost-free days
- Check winter protection after storms
A quiet month – the garden rests.
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02 February
- Cut back roses and summer shrubs
- Order seeds and plan the beds
A quiet month – the garden rests.
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03 March
- Scarify and feed the lawn
- Plant shrubs and perennials
A quiet month – the garden rests.
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04 April
- First mowing of the year
- Sow vegetables and herbs
A quiet month – the garden rests.
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05 May
- Plant summer flowers after the last frost
- Mow weekly and set up irrigation
A quiet month – the garden rests.
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06 June
- First hedge cut
- First salads and strawberries
A quiet month – the garden rests.
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07 July
- Water deeply in the evening
- Tomatoes, beans and courgettes
A quiet month – the garden rests.
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08 August
- Summer pruning of fruit trees
- Plums and early apples
A quiet month – the garden rests.
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09 September
- Overseed and feed the lawn for autumn
- Second hedge cut
A quiet month – the garden rests.
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10 October
- Plant bulbs, trees and hedges
- Apples, pears and pumpkins
A quiet month – the garden rests.
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11 November
- Collect leaves, mulch the beds
- Last mowing and edge cutting
A quiet month – the garden rests.
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12 December
- Wrap tender plants and empty the hoses
A quiet month – the garden rests.
Spring starts in February
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