Seasonal garden care guidance

Spring awakening tasks

March in Graz brings fluctuating frosts that punish early pruning. We advise waiting until bud swell on ornamental shrubs before cutting, except for deadwood removal which can happen anytime.

Spring refresh visits at €320 include mulch top-up to five centimetres, edge redefinition along lawns, and division of overcrowded perennials like geranium and hosta where centres have died out.

Summer irrigation rhythm

Established borders rarely need daily watering; deep soaks twice weekly outperform shallow sprinkles that encourage shallow roots. Container plantings on terraces may need daily checks when temperatures exceed thirty degrees.

We provide rain-gauge thresholds in handover notes so owners skip irrigation after meaningful rainfall. Smart controllers are not sold by us, but wiring plans can mark valve locations if you install them independently.

Autumn structure reveals

October is ideal for planting trees and shrubs while soil retains warmth. Leaf fall should be cleared from lawns within a week to prevent suffocation, yet left on beds as free mulch unless diseased.

Autumn sessions also tune spring bulb depth after soil settlement. Missing bulbs are noted and reordered at nursery cost plus €45 handling if you prefer us to source replacements.

Winter protection

Evergreen structure carries the garden visually now. Avoid salt-laden snow piles near yew and box; burlap screens on windy corridors reduce desiccation without creating oven effects on sunny days.

Winter walkthroughs at €180 review staking on young trees after ice storms and plan hardscape repairs visible under bare branches before spring growth hides cracks.

Year-round diary

Clients who keep a simple garden diary help us diagnose issues faster during advisory calls. Note frost dates, first mow, and any pest sightings with photos attached.

Annual care summaries can be compiled from your diary entries for €240, producing a customised twelve-month checklist aligned to your exact plant list rather than generic advice.