Seasonal Gardening Checklist for Melbourne Gardens

Melbourne’s seasons can be unpredictable. Hot summers, cool winters, and everything in between. For homeowners across Bentleigh and Melbourne’s south-east, keeping your garden in top condition means knowing when to act.

At Ironbark Garden Services, we’ve created a practical seasonal guide to help you stay on top of essential garden maintenance year-round.

Season-by-Season Breakdown

Every season brings different conditions that affect how your garden grows. By understanding what to focus on in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, you can keep your outdoor spaces strong and attractive all year round.

Below, we’ve outlined the key garden maintenance tasks for each season, tailored for Melbourne’s south-east climate.

Spring - Refresh and Rejuvenate

Spring is when your garden bursts back to life after winter. It’s the most active growing season and the best time to prepare your landscape for the warmer months ahead.

• Lawn care: Aerate and fertilise your lawn to boost growth and fill in bare patches. A slow-release fertiliser works best as soil temperatures rise.
• Pruning and trimming: Lightly prune flowering shrubs and hedges before they start producing new shoots.
• Garden beds: Top up mulch and remove any weeds that have popped up over winter.
• Planting: This is the best time to plant new shrubs, annuals, and herbs, as soil moisture levels are ideal for root development.
  
  

Pro tip: Early spring is also the perfect time to test irrigation systems and fix any leaks or blocked nozzles before summer hits.