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A season-by-season lawn and garden care checklist for Canberra homes, from spring mowing to autumn leaf clean-ups.
Canberra gardens deal with cold, frosty winters, hot, dry summers and heavy leaf fall in autumn. A simple seasonal routine keeps lawns, beds and paths looking good without last-minute rescue jobs. Here is a practical checklist.
Spring
- Start mowing regularly as the lawn begins to grow
- Weed garden beds and lawn edges before weeds set seed
- Prune spring-flowering shrubs after they finish blooming
- Edge lawns and tidy borders
- Refresh mulch on garden beds
Summer
- Mow a little higher in hot weather to protect the grass
- Water deeply and early in the morning, following any current water-use rules
- Keep mulch topped up to hold moisture in the soil
- Stay on top of weeds, which compete with plants for water
- Trim hedges and remove spent flowers
Autumn
- Clear fallen leaves from lawns, garden beds, paths and gutters regularly
- Add fallen leaves to compost or garden beds where suitable
- Tidy beds and cut back perennials as they die down
- Do a final tidy of the lawn edges before winter
Winter
- Prune deciduous trees, roses and fruit trees while they are dormant
- Protect frost-tender plants
- Reduce mowing as growth slows
- Use winter to repair and tidy paths, edges and garden beds
Why regular maintenance beats big clean-ups
Canberra frost and what it means for your lawn
Canberra often has frosts through autumn, winter and early spring. Avoid mowing or walking on a frosted lawn, as it can damage the grass blades. Wait until the frost has thawed, and keep mowing less often during the cold months.
Watering wisely
Water deeply and less often, ideally in the early morning, so roots grow deeper and less water is lost to evaporation. Always check the current ACT water-use rules before watering.
Jobs most people put off
- Trimming hedges and overgrown shrubs
- Clearing leaves from gutters, paths and garden beds
- Removing weeds before they set seed
- Cleaning moss and algae from paths and patios, which our pressure washing service can help with
When to call a gardener
If you are short on time, have a large yard, or want a regular schedule, a local gardener can keep it under control. See our gardening and lawn care service, and ask for a clear quote.
Small, regular jobs keep a garden under control and take far less effort than catching up on an overgrown yard. If you are short on time, ZAK Total Solutions offers lawn mowing and edging, pruning and weeding, garden clean-ups and pressure washing across Canberra and the ACT. See our gardening services or request a free quote.
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