Spring
The season of new beginnings.
- Prepare beds with compost and clear winter debris.
- Sow suitable seeds, checking local frost dates.
- Divide some established perennials where appropriate.
- Keep an eye on slugs and young seedlings.
Summer
Time to enjoy all that growth.
- Water deeply when plants need it, especially containers.
- Deadhead flowers to encourage further blooms.
- Harvest vegetables and herbs regularly.
- Provide shade or extra care during hot spells.
Autumn
Get ready for the quieter months.
- Plant spring-flowering bulbs at suitable times.
- Collect fallen leaves for leaf mould.
- Clear diseased debris and compost healthy material.
- Protect tender plants before hard frosts.
Winter
Rest, protect and dream a little.
- Check pots and containers for drainage.
- Move vulnerable plants out of exposed positions.
- Avoid walking on very wet or frozen soil.
- Plan next year's seeds, beds and projects.