Brisbane seasonal garden guide

Brisbane seasonal garden maintenance calendar

Brisbane gardens grow fast through spring and summer and slow down over winter, so the jobs change through the year. Quotes for seasonal garden maintenance are free, and you don't always need to be home for one.

Last updated: 4 September 2026

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Summer to spring

Jobs for each season

December to February

Keeping up with summer growth

Grass, hedges and weeds all shoot up in the heat and rain. Regular mowing, trimming and weeding stop that turning into a big catch up job. Keep an eye on the irrigation and mulch too, and tidy up after storms.

Keep the lawn mown and edged, without cutting it too low in the heat or when it's wet.
Trim hedges before they push into paths, fences and entries, or block your view.
Check the irrigation for dry beds, blocked emitters and overspray.
Pull weeds before they seed into beds, paths and lawn edges.
Top up mulch where bare soil is drying out or weeds are coming through.

Lawn mowing Hedge trimming Irrigation Weed control

March to May

Catching up after summer

Autumn's a good time to sort out what summer left behind. Neaten the edges, bring overgrown hedges back gently, clear the weeds and top up the mulch. It's also worth checking the irrigation and thinking about regular visits, so you aren't catching up again next year.

Tidy lawn edges, paths and beds that grew out over summer.
Shape hedges and shrubs without cutting harder than they need.
Clear weeds and green waste before the weeds spread further.
Top up mulch and improve the soil where beds have dried out or packed down.
Work out if regular garden maintenance would stop the garden getting away again.

Garden clean up Regular garden maintenance Soft landscaping Organic horticulture

June to August

Pruning and planning over winter

Use winter for careful pruning and to plan out hedge work. You can also clean up the garden beds and fix the irrigation, so the garden's ready before spring growth starts.

Look over shrubs, hedges and small trees before cutting anything back.
Take out dead, crossing or crowded growth when the timing suits the plant.
Plan topiary and feature shaping before growth speeds up.
Fix irrigation faults while the garden needs less water.
Freshen up tired beds with new plants, mulch and soil improvement where they need it.

Pruning Topiary Irrigation Soft landscaping

September to November

Getting ready for spring growth

Spring is when lawns, hedges and weeds take off. Sort out a mowing schedule, get on top of weeds and check the irrigation early. Then tidy the beds, top up the mulch and do any pruning before the heat arrives.

Book in regular mowing and edging before the lawn starts growing fast.
Pull weeds early so beds and paths don't turn into a bigger job by summer.
Check irrigation coverage before hot weather shows up the dry spots.
Top up mulch and improve the soil around the plants you care about most.
Trim hedges and plants near the entry before they crowd the paths or the view from the street.

Spring garden maintenance guide Seasonal garden maintenance Lawn mowing Weed control Hedge trimming

Around the suburbs

How the seasons show up in different suburbs

Gardens fall behind in different ways from one suburb to the next. Here's what to look out for in each season.

Summer

Lawns in Indooroopilly, Toowong and Taringa can need mowing more often in summer, and the irrigation may need a check.
Hedges in Chelmer, Graceville and Sherwood can put on a lot of growth after rain.
In New Farm, Teneriffe and Paddington, courtyards can quickly end up with dry pots, weeds and crowded planting.

Autumn

Paddington and Auchenflower front gardens can look better after a tidy of the beds and paths.
Hedges and lawn edges in Ascot, Hawthorne and Balmoral can need bringing back into shape.
On Brookfield, Kenmore and Fig Tree Pocket blocks, it helps to look at the mowing, mulch and irrigation together.

Winter

Feature gardens in Ascot, Hawthorne and Balmoral can need careful pruning before spring.
Big established hedges in Chelmer and Graceville can be shaped a bit at a time over a few visits, not all in one hard cut.
On sloping blocks in Toowong, Taringa and St Lucia, you can use winter to plan the access, pruning and irrigation.

Spring

Indooroopilly lawns are worth a mowing plan and an irrigation check before the heat builds.
Small gardens in West End, Milton and Spring Hill tend to need weeds and paths dealt with early.
New Farm and Teneriffe courtyards can do with a light prune and a watering check in spring.

Asking for a quote

What to send with your quote request

Tell us your suburb, the time of year and what state the garden's in. Send photos of the lawn, hedges, beds and irrigation. Let us know how we get in, and say if you want a one off catch up or regular visits.

Summer

Send photos of the lawn, hedges, weeds and dry beds. Add anything a storm left behind, and say if it's hard to get in. Mention how many visits you'd like over summer.

Autumn

Point out which parts fell behind over summer and whether you need green waste taken away. If you'd like the autumn job to turn into regular visits, say so.

Winter

Include photos of shrubs, hedges and small trees. Show us any irrigation faults too, and the beds you'd like improved before spring.

Spring

Send photos before the growth really starts. The lawn, hedges, weeds and beds matter most. Include the irrigation and the front entry too.

Gardening advice from the council and the state government

Brisbane City Council sustainable gardening

The council's tips include regular mowing, mulching and composting. Native plants and fewer pesticides are on the list too.

Queensland Government tips for saving water in the garden

The state's advice is to improve your soil and use mulch. It also suggests picking plants that suit the climate and grouping the ones that need about the same amount of water.

How often should Brisbane gardens be maintained?

Many established gardens need more mowing and edging while they're growing fast. Pruning, weeding and mulching fit in around the seasons. It comes down to how fast the lawn and hedges grow, how easy the garden is to get into and how tidy you want it kept. We'll recommend a schedule after we've looked at the property.

What's the best time to prune in Brisbane?

It depends on the plant, when it flowers, how stressed it is and how much is coming off. Winter suits careful pruning in lots of established gardens. Some plants are better left until later, or cut back a little at a time.

When should irrigation be checked in Brisbane?

Check it before the hot weather and after any planting changes. Check it again whenever you see dry beds, patchy lawn, wet paths or stressed hedges. A good check looks at coverage, emitters and timing, along with the mulch and soil.

What should I include in a seasonal garden maintenance quote?

Get a quote for your next seasonal visit

Send your suburb, a few photos and the job you'd like done this season, or call us on 1300 001 803. Quotes are free. We mow, trim hedges and weed. Pruning and irrigation too.

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