Adelaide winters are mild but wet, and the work you do now sets up a stronger spring. Here is how to get your garden through the cooler months in good shape.
Adelaide winters do not bring the deep freeze that gardeners in colder climates plan around, but they do bring rain, shorter days and slower growth. It is a season many people ignore, and that is a mistake. A little attention through winter is what gives you a strong, healthy garden when spring arrives.
Make the most of the rain
Winter is when Adelaide gets most of its rainfall, so it is the ideal time to establish new plants. Their roots can settle in while the soil stays moist, with far less watering than a spring or summer planting would demand.
Plant new trees, shrubs and natives so they establish before the heat returns.
Hold off on heavy watering and let the rain do the work.
Check drainage and clear any spots where water is pooling around root zones.
Tidy, feed and protect
Cooler weather is the right time for structural pruning of deciduous trees and roses, and for a general clean up before spring growth begins. Feeding the soil now means nutrients are in place when plants wake up.
Watch for the wet weather problems
The same rain that helps new plantings can cause headaches elsewhere. Fungal disease, waterlogged beds and blocked drainage all show up in winter. Catching them early saves a much bigger job later.
A garden is never still. The quiet seasons are when the next season is decided.
Set up for a strong spring
Everything you do over winter is an investment in spring. A tidy, well fed, well drained garden bursts into life the moment the weather warms. If you would rather hand the cool weather work to someone else, our maintenance team keeps Adelaide gardens in shape all year round.
Get in touch for a quote and we will keep your garden moving through winter.
