Spring
Select your State below
Victoria
Plant
- Summer flowering seedlings like Petunias, Snapdragons, Marigolds and Impatiens
- Bush-type Tomatoes in pots once the risk of frost is over
- Warm season vegetable seedlings like Capsicums, Chillies, Beans, Eggplant and Pumpkin
- Fragrant Lavender, Gardenia and scented Geraniums around entertaining areas
- Deciduous climbers like the Ornamental Grape which provides summer shade and winter sun
Care
- Feed spring flowering bulbs after they have finished blooming
- Give Camellias a good dose of Plants Plus Azalea and Camellia Food around AFL Grand Final time
- Feed roses with Plants Plus Complete Rose Food to promote healthy growth and lots of flowers
- Prune Spring flowering shrubs like Lilacs, Ceanothus, Diosma and Choisya after they have finished blooming.
- Weed and fertilise your lawn at the same time with Earthcore Weed and Feed
- Apply Earthcore Water Saving Mulch to garden beds to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
New South Wales
Plant
- Warm season vegetable seedlings like Tomatoes, Capsicums, Chillies, Beans, Eggplant and Pumpkin
- Water lilies in decorative water bowls
- Fragrant Gardenia, Frangipanis and scented Geraniums around entertaining areas
- Dwarf Lemon and Lime trees in ornamental pots on the patio
- A Jacaranda or Crepe Myrtle Tree for summer shade and spectacular flowers
Care
- Fertilise Citrus trees with Plants Plus Fruit and Citrus Food
- Divide and repot Orchids after flowering
- When you are mowing the lawn stick to the higher cutting settings. Longer lawns are more resistant to hot, dry conditions.
- Watch for aphids feasting on new growth, knock them out with a Pyrethrum spray
- Introduce colour at eye-level with summer flowering annuals in hanging baskets.
- Give garden beds a good dose of organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure to nourish and improve the soil.
South Australia
Plant
- Summer flowering seedlings like Petunias, Snapdragons, Marigolds and Impatiens in pots and hanging baskets
- Bush-type Tomatoes in pots once the risk of frost is over
- Warm season vegetable seedlings like Capsicums, Chillies, Beans, Eggplant and Pumpkin
- Double-grafted Citrus with two tangy varieties on the one tree
- Deciduous trees like Crepe Myrtles and Golden or Claret Ash for summer shade and winter sun
Care
- Feed spring flowering Bulbs after flowering
- Give Roses a good dose of Plants Plus Complete Rose Food
- Prune Australian plants like Grevilleas and Callistemon after they finish flowering
- Weed and fertilise your lawn at the same time with Earthcore Weed and Feed
- Feed Australian plants with Plants Plus Blood and Bone
- Spray scale affected Citrus with Pest Oil
Queensland
Plant
- Fragrant Gardenias and Port Wine Magnolias around entertaining areas
- Fill pots and hanging baskets with Alyssum, Begonias, Cosmos, Marigolds and Petunias
- Seedlings of Capsicum, Choko, Cucumber, Eggplant, Beans, Okra, Pumpkin, Tomato and Zucchini
- This season´s hottest New Release Plants
- A spectacular feature tree like the Illawarra Flame Tree, Cassia Rainbow Shower or a gorgeous Frangipani
Care
- Remove dead and damaged palm fronds
- Feed Citrus and Pawpaw trees with Plants Plus Fruit and Citrus Food
- Repot and feed indoor plants
- Spray scale and Citrus leaf miner affected Citrus with Pest Oil
- Give garden beds a good dose of organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure to nourish and improve the soil.
- Start a compost heap and recycle your garden waste
Western Australia
Plant
- Giant Sunflowers with the kids
- Summer flowering annuals like Marigolds, Portulacas, Impatiens and Zinnias in pots and hanging baskets
- Tomatoes, Beans, Capsicums, Chillies, Sweet Corn, Eggplants and Pumpkins for a summer feast
- Kangaroo paws on mass in garden beds for a vibrant spring and summer show
- A spectacular feature tree such as the Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula), Pride of Bolivia (Tipuans tipu) or a gorgeous Frangipani
Care
- Repot and feed indoor plants
- Aerate, top dress and fertilise lawns
- Divide and repot orchids after flowering
- Feed the whole garden with Plants Plus All Purpose Plant Food to promote healthy growth and loads of flowers and fruit.
- Cut fragrant Rose flowers and bring them inside
- Prune Callistemon and Geraldton wax after flowering
Tasmania
Plant
- Tomatoes once the risk of frost is over
- A mini orchard in the backyard with Dwarf Apples, Pears, Peaches and Nectarines
- Summer-autumn flowering bulbs like Hippeastrums, Belladonna Lilies and Nerines
- Giant Sunflowers with the kids
- Blueberries and Raspberries for delicious home-grown desserts
Care
- Feed spring flowering Bulbs after flowering
- Protect plants from late frosts
- Give Camellias a good dose of Plants Plus Azalea and Camellia food
- Feed your Roses with Plants Plus Complete Rose food to encourage healthy growth and lots of flowers
- Watch for aphids feasting on new growth, knock them out with a pyrethrum spray
- Protect Apples and Pears against codling moth
Want to find out more?
Ask your local Plants Plus Garden Centre about gardening in Spring for your state.
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