| |
Shrubs |
Lawn |
Water
Garden |
General |
S
P
R
I
N
G |
Planting
new
shrubs
Feed and mulch existing |
Prepare
ground
& lay
new
lawns
Apply fertilizer
Begin mowing |
Plant
aquatics
& marginals
Overhaul neglected
ponds |
When
weather
breaks clean /jetwash patios & decking
Oil hardwood
furniture |
S
U
M
M
E
R |
Regular
watering
Prepare soil
for autumn
planting |
Regular
mowing
& watering
Feed early
to mid summer |
Clear
blanket
weed
from
ponds
Top-up
water
features in hot spells |
Make
sure
of some
shade
in hot weather, particularly for Children and the
Elderly |
A
U
T
U
M
N |
Plant
shrubs
Mulch beds
Prune |
Aerate
and top dress
Clear leaves
for composting |
Remove
all dead growth
Cover ponds to keep out leaves |
Clean
built in BBQ's
Sweep leaves from drives /patios |
W
I
N
T
E
R |
Protect
non-hardy shrubs
Transplant young shrubs |
Continue
leaf clearing
Carry
out final mowing |
Turn
off pumps on water features
Float ball
in pond to prevent freezing |
Store
/cover furniture
Service tools & machinery |
