January
Check overwintering (winter watering), maintain pruning tools. Focus: winter.
February
Plan winter wash, prepare the soil (soil and pH). Focus: winter.
March
Early spring pruning, spring planting (bare‑root). Focus: spring.
April
Starter nutrients, mulching. Focus: spring.
May
Set up a watering routine, start preventive plant protection. Focus: spring.
June
Cut back spent flowers, top up nutrients between flushes. Focus: summer.
July
Heatwave protocol, pest monitoring. Focus: summer.
August
Emphasise K, stop N; remove diseased parts. Focus: summer.
September
Prepare for autumn planting, top up mulch. Focus: autumn.
October
Autumn planting, prepare winter protection. Focus: autumn.
November
Pull up crown covers, start overwintering in pots. Focus: autumn.
December
Check overwintering (winter watering), plan for next year (varieties, locations). Focus: winter.