The Seasonal Garden Calendar for Georgia — Month by Month

A garden is a living system, and caring for it follows a calendar, not a mood. Georgia's continental climate — cold winters, hot summers — means every task has its window. Here's the month-by-month guide our crew works to.

Winter (December–February)

Plants are dormant — this is the time for structural work.

• Prune fruit and ornamental trees (before leaf-out)
• Prune and train vines
• Service garden equipment, sharpen tools
• Plan the coming season — what goes where

Early spring (March)

• Soil analysis and preparation — a soil test decides which fertilizer you need
• Lawn aeration and first feed
• Divide and transplant perennials
• Early weed control

Spring (April–May)

The busiest season.

• Plant annuals and vegetables (after the last frost)
• Start regular lawn mowing
• Commission and test the irrigation system — see automatic irrigation systems
• First pest monitoring

Summer (June–August)

• Deep, infrequent watering (early morning or evening)
• Mulch to retain moisture
• Shape hedges
• Disease and pest control — see garden pests & diseases
• Deadhead spent flowers for continuous bloom

Autumn (September–November)

The best time to plant — warm soil, cool air.

• Plant trees, shrubs, and perennials
• Autumn lawn feed (high potassium for winter hardiness)
• Collect and compost leaves
• Plant bulbs for spring bloom

Who struggles to keep the calendar

The healthiest garden gets regular, small attention — not occasional campaigns. If you don't have the time, a yard care subscription means this calendar runs automatically, at the right time, by the same crew. For individual seasonal jobs, see seasonal agrotechnical works.