18/05/2026
A few simple jobs done now can make a huge difference to how your garden looks and performs come spring.
Things to Do in Your Garden This Month:
🌱 Plant trees, shrubs, and Australian natives
Autumn and early winter are ideal for planting. The soil is still warm enough for roots to establish before summer.
🌱 Divide overgrown perennials
Plants like lomandra, dianella, society garlic, and liriope can be divided now to create new plants and rejuvenate older clumps.
🌱 Plant your winter veggies
Broccoli, cauliflower, peas, spinach, garlic, and onions all thrive at this time of year.
🌱 Top up your mulch
Mulch helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and insulate plant roots from frost.
🍂 Collect Leaves for compost
Autumn leaves are a fantastic free source of carbon for compost and can also be used as mulch.
🌱 Feed your soil
Add compost, manure, or soil conditioners to improve soil health and set your plants up for strong growth.
🌱 Tidy and prune
Remove spent summer crops, cut back dead growth, and clean up garden beds.
💧Check Irrigation Systems
Reduce watering schedules and inspect drippers and sprinklers before winter sets in.
A little effort now means less maintenance later and a healthier, more productive garden in spring.
If you’d like help getting your garden winter ready, feel free to get in touch for a garden consultation.
