As the seasons change, so do the tasks in our beloved Garden. Understanding the needs each month brings can make all the difference in nurturing your garden. From planting seeds in spring to pruning in winter, every month presents new opportunities and challenges. Here we’ve outlined the main tasks for each month so you can keep your garden flourishing year-round.
January
- Plan your garden tasks and goals for the year ahead.
- Purchase seeds and gather tools.
- Turn compost heap for even decomposition.
- Prepare beds by deep digging before planting.
- Recycle Christmas tree by shredding for mulch or compost.
February
- Sow greenhouse vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers.
- Chit early potatoes and plant garlic, onions, shallots.
- Tidy bushes and hedges before spring growth.
- Trim hedges before the end of February.
- Check and repair garden structures and fences.
March
- Sow carrots, parsnips, leeks, lettuce outdoors.
- Protect seedlings from frost and pests.
- Hoe soil regularly to control weeds.
- Prune and feed roses for strong growth.
- Plant summer flowers and potatoes.
April
- Plant main crop potatoes and hardy vegetables.
- Protect fruit blossoms from frost.
- Feed lawns with spring fertiliser.
- Thin seedlings and transplant where needed.
- Sow bedding plants in trays for summer colour.
May
- Plant out tender vegetables after frost risk passes.
- Sow runner beans, sweetcorn, courgettes outdoors.
- Prune spring-flowering shrubs after bloom.
- Start regular lawn mowing.
- Stake tall plants and tomatoes.
June
- Water plants regularly in dry spells.
- Thin fruit trees to improve quality.
- Harvest early potatoes and salad crops.
- Deadhead flowers to prolong blooming.
- Feed tomatoes and cucumbers weekly.
July
- Harvest soft fruits and early vegetables.
- Keep weeds under control by hoeing.
- Water containers and hanging baskets daily.
- Prune wisteria and summer hedges.
- Continue feeding flowering plants.
August
- Harvest main crops of beans, courgettes, and potatoes.
- Cut back faded perennials.
- Take cuttings of shrubs for next year.
- Water fruit trees during dry weather.
- Sow spring cabbage for overwintering.
September
- Harvest apples, pears, and late crops.
- Plant spring-flowering bulbs.
- Clear spent crops and compost them.
- Scarify and feed lawns.
- Trim hedges before growth slows.
October
- Plant garlic, onions, and broad beans.
- Rake leaves and add to compost.
- Lift and store tender tubers like dahlias.
- Plant trees and shrubs.
- Prepare ground for spring planting.
November
- Clear and clean greenhouses.
- Protect pots from frost with fleece or bubble wrap.
- Rake remaining leaves off lawns.
- Plant tulips and last bulbs.
- Service and clean tools for winter.
December
- Prune apple and pear trees.
- Turn compost heaps to speed breakdown.
- Clean and sharpen garden tools.
- Check stored fruit and vegetables.
- Plan next year’s planting scheme.
From tools and fertilizers to plants and advice, Beattys is your one-stop shop for all things gardening. Roll up your sleeves and let your garden thrive with Beattys by your side.
