All gardens require maintenance. Whether you have an expansive professionally landscaped garden or a small DIY outdoor space, you’ll need to keep on top of your garden chores to ensure your garden remains in top condition. We’ve compiled a selection of simple gardening tips, easy enough for even the beginner gardener to handle.

Regular Mowing

To keep your landscape looking flawless, your lawns should be mowed frequently. Mowing may be required weekly in the warmer months, but it’s a good idea to leave the grass length a bit longer to avoid heat stress.

*Pro tip: Each time you mow, switch up your patterns and directions. This helps keep the grass healthier and more buoyant. Additionally, consider leaving grass clippings on the lawn to act as a natural mulch, helping retain moisture and provide nutrients.

Water Water Water

To keep your garden looking fresh and vibrant, you’ll need to keep the grass, plants, shrubs and flowers regularly hydrated. Some areas will require hand watering, or you can opt for a hose or sprinkler system. With automatic sprinklers, you can set a specific time for your lawn and gardens to be watered, saving money on your water bill.

*Pro tip: Water early in the morning or late in the evening to minimise evaporation and ensure plants absorb sufficient moisture. You can also reuse household greywater to sustainably hydrate your garden. Just make sure to use eco-friendly cleaning products and avoid using greywater on edible plants.

Keep On Top Of Weeds

Weeds thrive in summer, so you’ll need to be vigilant to prevent them from taking over your garden and lawn. Without careful maintenance and constant attention, weeds can rapidly wreak havoc on your landscaping. Fortunately, nearly all species of weeds can be stopped in their tracks.

Manual weeding may be required when they’ve grown in and around other plants. Make sure to pull them out by the root to ensure they are permanently eradicated. In the case of really tough or out-of-control weed growth, you may need to consider an effective herbicide product.

Mulching

Applying a thick layer of mulch around your plants is one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep your garden thriving in the heat. Mulch helps retain soil moisture, regulate temperature and suppress weeds. Organic mulches like sugarcane or bark chips are particularly beneficial as they also enrich the soil over time.

Plant Selection

Opt for heat-tolerant and drought-resistant plants to ensure your garden thrives during the summer months. Native Australian species are particularly well-suited to the local climate, requiring less water and maintenance while still providing a stunning aesthetic.

Your Local Landscape Gardener

With these updated tips, your landscaping will continue looking lush and healthy all summer long. Discover more summer gardening tips or, if you are looking for a local landscape gardener to transform your garden, Insight Landscapes services Sydney, the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions, and we are here to help.

We offer a wide range of landscape design services and are always happy to answer your summer gardening questions. Get in touch with us today!