Garden Tips:

Year-Round Gardening & Lawncare Tips for Auckland

Seasonal garden tips and lawncare advice tailored for Auckland's climate.

Whether you’re caring for lawns, flower beds, or a veggie patch, every season brings new opportunities. Here’s a simple guide to help you stay on top of your garden all year round.

☀️ Summer (December – February)

Lawncare:

• Mow regularly, but raise the blade slightly during dry spells.

• Water deeply 1–2 times a week, early in the morning.

• Edge for a clean look and keep weeds under control.

Garden Maintenance:

• Mulch to retain moisture and reduce water use.

• Trim hedges and lightly prune flowering plants.

• Remove dead flowers to encourage more blooms.

Veggie Garden – What to Plant:

• Lettuce, radish, carrots

• Beans, corn, zucchini, cucumber

• Tomatoes, capsicum, basil, melons

🍂 Autumn (March – May)

Lawncare:

• -Mowing slows down — do it less often.

• -Rake up fallen leaves and aerate compacted areas.

• -Overseed patchy spots before winter sets in.

Garden Maintenance:

• -Remove tired summer plants.

• -Lightly prune trees and shrubs.

• -Add a fresh layer of mulch to protect soil.

Veggie Garden – What to Plant:

• -Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage

• -Spinach, silverbeet, kale

• -Onions, garlic, peas, broad beans

❄️ Winter (June – August)

Lawncare:

• -Mow only when needed — growth is minimal.

• -Avoid walking on wet or frosty grass to prevent damage.

• -Check for drainage issues and moss.

Garden Maintenance:

• -Tidy up dead foliage and debris.

• -Prune dormant fruit trees.

• -Plan spring planting and add compost to garden beds

Veggie Garden – What to Plant:

• -Spinach, kale, celery

• -Winter lettuces, coriander, rocket

• -Garlic, shallots (early winter)

🌸 Spring (September – November)

Lawncare:

• -Growth kicks off — mow regularly and feed for green-up.

• -Weed early to stay on top of unwanted growth.

• -Watch for moss and treat if needed.

Garden Maintenance:

• -Prune flowering shrubs after blooming.

• -Mulch garden beds before warmer weather.

• -Prepare veggie beds and support new plants.

Veggie Garden – What to Plant:

• -Lettuce, beetroot, carrots, radish

• -Tomatoes, courgettes, beans

• -Pumpkin, cucumber, herbs (like parsley and basil)

✅ All-Year Garden Tips:

• Weed regularly and stay ahead of fast growers.

• Mulch helps all year round — especially in summer and autumn.

• Use compost to feed your soil naturally.

• Rotate veggie crops to avoid soil depletion and pests.

• Keep an eye on weather patterns — Auckland's conditions can shift quickly.