January
Garden tasks
- Plan plantings for the new season
- Check plants stored in cool conditions
Calendar
Garden calendar
What blooms, what fruits, and what tasks to do each month.
February
Garden tasks
- Prune fruit trees on frost-free days
- Order seeds for spring
March
Garden tasks
- Start sowing under cover
- Uncover winter-protected plants
April
Fruiting (2)
Garden tasks
- Plant deciduous trees and shrubs
- Fertilise the lawn and beds
May
Fruiting (4)
Garden tasks
- Plant heat-loving species after the last frosts
- Mulch the beds
June
Garden tasks
- Water regularly during hot spells
- Deadhead spent flowers
July
Blooming (210)
Garden tasks
- Water early morning or evening
- Harvest ripening fruit
August
Blooming (168)
Garden tasks
- Trim hedges
- Plan autumn perennial plantings
September
Blooming (113)
Garden tasks
- Plant perennials and spring bulbs
- Clear vegetable beds after the season
October
Garden tasks
- Rake fallen leaves
- Plant trees and shrubs before winter
November
Blooming (10)
Garden tasks
- Protect frost-sensitive plants
- Mulch beds for winter
December
Fruiting (15)
Garden tasks
- Check winter-protected plants
- Plan the garden layout for next year