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It’s cold, get busy

By McPherson Media Group

May 30, 2025

WINTER BRINGS COOL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL, MAKING IT AN IMPORTANT TIME TO PREPARE YOUR GARDEN FOR SPRING.

Here are key tasks to focus on

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Plant winter vegetables and herbs

Now is the time to grow:

Broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, spinach, onions, garlic, peas, broad beans.
Parsley, thyme, rosemary, chives, coriander.

Prune deciduous trees and shrubs

Improve soil and mulch garden beds

Apply organic compost to enrich the soil.
Add a layer of mulch (straw, bark, or pea straw) to protect plant roots from frost.

Lawn care

Protect plants from frost

Start a compost bin or worm farm

Use winter as a time to build nutrient-rich compost from food scraps, garden waste, and leaves.

Plant bare-rooted fruit trees and roses

Winter is the best time to plant bare-rooted trees like apples, pears, cherries, and peaches.
Also, consider planting bare-rooted roses for spring flowering.

Attract wildlife

Provide bird feeders and water sources to attract native birds.
Plant winter-flowering natives like grevillea and banksia to support pollinators.

Plan for spring

Start preparing garden beds for spring planting.
Order seeds and bulbs (such as daffodils, tulips, and jonquils) for early blooms.

By McPherson Media Group

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