Garden Maintenance Calendar for Girona: What to Do Each Month
A month-by-month guide to the main maintenance tasks for gardens in Girona and on the Costa Brava.
A garden changes continuously throughout the year. Temperature, rainfall, daylight and plant growth mean that required tasks vary by season. This calendar is a guide and should be adjusted to the garden, its species and actual weather conditions.
January
- Inspect trees and branches.
- Carry out general cleaning.
- Check tools.
- Plan spring work.
February
- Continue suitable winter work.
- Review soil condition.
- Prepare future planting areas.
- Check irrigation before the busier months.
March
- Watch for renewed growth.
- Review and clean the lawn.
- Check irrigation.
- Plan feeding where appropriate.
April
- Control weeds.
- Mow more frequently if growth requires it.
- Inspect new shoots.
- Adjust irrigation to conditions.
May
- Prepare for higher temperatures.
- Inspect sprinklers.
- Maintain hedges and lawn.
- Observe plant condition.
June
- Adjust irrigation.
- Watch dry areas.
- Mow at a suitable height.
- Check drip emitters and prepare before holidays.
July
- Prioritise water management.
- Avoid unnecessary aggressive work during extreme heat.
- Review lawn and irrigation.
- Watch for stress symptoms.
August
- Continue monitoring irrigation.
- Inspect areas exposed to strong sun.
- Carry out general maintenance.
- Resolve small irrigation faults promptly.
September
- Assess the impact of summer.
- Review the lawn.
- Adjust irrigation as temperatures change.
- Plan autumn work.
October
- Clean the garden.
- Consider suitable planting.
- Adjust maintenance.
- Inspect trees and shrubs.
November
- Remove leaves where needed.
- Clean.
- Reduce irrigation according to weather and rainfall.
- Prepare selected areas for winter.
December
- Complete a general inspection.
- Clean and plan.
- Check trees.
- Inspect planted structures and supports.
A calendar that must remain flexible
Timing changes with species, microclimate, altitude, temperatures and each year's weather. Observe the garden first rather than completing a task simply because it appears on the calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Are the tasks the same every year?
No. Rainfall, heat, wind and growth alter the schedule. Dates are a guide and should be adapted to the actual garden.
When should irrigation be checked?
Check it before the period of greatest use, when seasonal scheduling changes, and whenever dry areas, puddles or pressure loss appear.
