Is your garden looking more like a hibernation zone than a picturesque painting? Overgrown shrubs, unruly weeds, and a carpet of fallen leaves can make spring’s arrival feel less like a celebration and more like a chore. But don’t let your Hornsby garden clean-up overwhelm you!
Your Action Plan
- Debris Removal: Clear away fallen leaves, branches, and any other debris that has accumulated through the winter. Let the sun and air reach your soil, giving your plants room to thrive again.
- Weeding and Pruning: Get your hands dirty. Tackle those pesky weeds and prune overgrown or dead branches. If you have shaded areas, consider adding shade-tolerant plants and thinning out dense canopies to allow more light to reach the ground.
- Lawn Care: Mow, edge, and don’t forget to aerate, especially with Hornsby’s clay soil. Make it easier for water to flow and stop it from getting compacted over time.
- Mulching Magic: Apply a layer of moisture-locking mulch to stunt any weed growth, keep the soil moist, and improve soil structure in clay-heavy areas.
- Soil TLC: Nourish your soil with compost or organic matter. If your soil leans towards the clay side, consider adding gypsum for improved drainage and aeration.
- Planting Paradise: Spring is the season for new beginnings! Introduce plants that thrive in Hornsby’s climate and soil. A garden advice and redesign service can help you handpick the perfect plants for your garden.
- Pest and Disease Patrol: Keep an eye out for pests and diseases, especially fungal issues in humid conditions. Stay one step ahead with preventive measures and organic pest control for aphids, caterpillars, snails and slugs, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects, thrips and fruit flies.
- Tree Assessment: Spring is the ideal time for a tree health check. If you see any fungal growth, discolouration, cracks or splits, dying branches or insect activity, contact your local arborist.
Remember, a thriving garden requires consistent care and seasoned expertise. If you need a helping hand, let HortCulture’s award-winning team clean up and nurture a lush Hornsby garden you’ll want to show off to your friends. Contact us today for a free quote.