Skip to main content
Home

Service menu

  • Search
  • Where to buy
  • Contact
  • Sustainability
Home lovethegarden

Main navigation

  • Products
    Lawn Care
    Plant Food
    Soil, Potting Mix and Mulch
    Plant Protection
    Pest Control
  • Brands
    Scotts Osmocote for Indoor Plants
    Scotts Osmocote
    Scotts Lawn Builder
    Performance Naturals
    Scotts Everydrop
    Debco
    Defender
    Tomcat
    MiracleGro
  • Tools
    Your monthly planting guide
    Find hands-on guidance for what to plant and when.
    Learn more
    All growing guides
    Discover how to grow any plant.
    Learn more
    Pest, disease & weed identifier
    Find out what's wrong
    Learn more
    Potting Mix Calculator
    Calculate how much potting mix your garden needs.
    Calculate now
    Mulch calculator
    Calculate how much mulch your garden needs.
    Calculate now
    Videos
    Discover all of our helpful video content.
    Watch now
  • Advice & Inspiration
    Grow Your Own
    Lawn Care
    Plants, Trees & Flowers
    Fruit & Citrus
    Weeds, Pests & Diseases
    Garden Care
    Garden Design & DIY
    Bees & Wildlife
    Gardening Questions
    Recipes
    Competitions
  • Search
  • Where to buy
  • Contact
  • Sustainability
  1. Home
  2. Tools
  3. Garden calendar
  4. February

Your Monthly Planting Guide

February

Summer’s not quite done yet …

By February, life has returned to normal after the holiday break. School is in and most of us have settled back into our usual routines. The garden is still full of colour, with brilliant flowers like these sunflowers highlighting that we are not quite done with summer just yet. The sun is rising a little later and setting  earlier but there’s still some heat in it and there will be days when temperatures peak in the high 30s or 40s.

    Calendar

    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Gardening In February

    • Vegetables
    • Fruit & Citrus
    • Indoor Plants
    • Lawn Care
    • Plants, Trees & Shrubs
    How to grow chillies

    Chilli

    It seems that most people now have at least 1 or 2 Chilli plants at home – it’s become incredibly trendy. Find out how...

    Read more
    How to grow potatoes

    Potatoes

    Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are tubers that grow and form at the plant’s roots. Plants also produce flowering shoots...

    Read more
    Cucumbers

    Cucumbers

    Delicious in salads and sandwiches, the crisp, sweet crunch of a cucumber is one of the joys of summer. Growing...

    Read more
    how to grow spring onions

    Spring Onion

    Spring onions (also known as green shallots and green bunching or salad onions) are a delicious addition to a whole...

    Read more
    How to grow tomatoes

    Tomatoes

    Nothing beats the taste of your own home-grown tomatoes, freshly picked and warm from the Summer sun. Slice them into a...

    Read more
    how to grow peas

    Peas

    Nothing beats home-grown peas for their tenderness and taste. That's because when they are picked, their sugars start to...

    Read more
    How to grow onions

    Onions

    The basis of so many delicious dishes, onions (Allium cepa) are an essential ingredient in every cook’s store cupboard...

    Read more
    How to grow garlic

    Garlic

    Growing Garlic (Allium sativum) at home is now very popular. It's an easy vegetable to grow - just plant a Garlic clove...

    Read more
    how to grow courgettes

    Zucchini

    Zucchini are now a common, summer staple in the vegetable garden. They are relatively easy to grow and they can be eaten...

    Read more
    how to grow runner bean

    Runner beans

    Runner beans, or more correctly scarlet runner beans, (Phaseolus coccineus) are among the easiest and most rewarding...

    Read more
    growing salad leaves

    Salad leaves

    Bags of salad leaves are quite expensive to buy and have a fairly short lifespan in the fridge. Grow your own and you...

    Read more
    How to grow pumpkins

    Pumpkins

    Delicious in pies, soups and stews and full of vitamins and minerals, pumpkins are a tasty autumn and winter treat...

    Read more
    growing sweetcorn

    Sweet Corn

    Sweet Corn, or maize, won't really grow as high as an elephant's eye, but it will be sweet, tender and delicious -...

    Read more
    How to grow & care for asparagus

    Asparagus

    Asparagus is a classic spring vegetable worth establishing in your garden. You’ll need to wait 2 years from planting...

    Read more
    How to grow & care for cauliflower

    Cauliflower

    Drizzled with olive oil and baked whole or sliced into steaks, cut into individual florets and wok-tossed in a stir fry...

    Read more
    How to grow & care for broccoli

    Broccoli

    Broccoli is a must have in every home veggie patch - it’s productive, nutritious and very easy to grow. Although it’s...

    Read more
    How to grow & care for rhubarb

    Rhubarb

    Rhubarbs edible stalks grow from a central crown and this popular vegetable is most commonly eaten as a sweet! Once...

    Read more
    Brussels Sprouts

    Brussels Sprouts

    You might not like the cold weather, but Brussels sprouts do! Brussels sprouts grow best in cool climates with cold...

    Read more
    How to grow spinach

    Spinach

    Spinach is rich in iron, fibre and other essential vitamins and this easy to grow veg is ready to harvest, leaf by leaf...

    Read more
    How to grow kale

    Kale

    Kale is an easy to grow leafy vegetable that has become popular thanks to its superfood status because it’s rich in...

    Read more
    How to grow & care for cabbage

    Cabbage

    Cabbages are an easy and versatile vegetable for you to grow and enjoy at home! It can be eaten raw, cooked into...

    Read more
    How to grow & care for silverbeet

    Silverbeet

    Silverbeet is also commonly referred to as Swiss chard, chard or rainbow chard. The rainbow variety has brightly...

    Read more
    Ginger

    Ginger

    Ginger is a tasty and easy spice to grow in your own garden. Tropical and subtropical gardeners can grow ginger year...

    Read more
    Growing Avocados

    Avocado

    Avocado trees, once established, are very productive, beautiful evergreen trees that will supply you with plenty of...

    Read more
    Bunch of Beetroot

    Beetroot

    Beetroot is the ultimate vegetable to grow for root-to-tip eating! Its young tender leaves can be eaten raw in salads or...

    Read more
    Celery

    Celery

    Celery can be a fussy vegetable to grow, it doesn’t like it too hot or too cold! But once you’ve got it growing happily...

    Read more
    Watercress plant

    Watercress

    Watercress is a peppery, nutrient-rich leafy green that’s delicious on sandwiches and in salads. It’s easy to grow in...

    Read more
    Turmeric in a bowl

    Turmeric

    Turmeric is bright yellow, pungent spice, native to the monsoon rainforests of Asia, that you can easily grow in your...

    Read more
    Eggplant bunch

    Eggplant

    Eggplants are a heat-loving, productive and home garden-friendly crop to grow. They love a full sun spot and will...

    Read more
    Growing lots of capsicum

    Capsicum

    Capsicums add crunch, colour and nutrients to many dishes including salads, casseroles, stir fries and roasts. Capsicums...

    Read more
    Growing Sweet Potato

    Sweet Potato

    Sweet potatoes rambling vines grow tubers beneath the ground. These vigorous and productive vines can be grown in a...

    Read more
    Growing Beans

    Beans

    Beans are a bountiful plant to have in your vegetable garden, they are easy to grow and heavy croppers. You can find...

    Read more
    grow radishes

    Radish

    Radishes are one of the easiest and speediest vegetable crops to grow! Perfect for the time poor or beginner gardener...

    Read more
    Growing Leeks

    Leeks

    Leeks are a sweet and mild member of the onion family. They thrive in cold and warm temperate climates but can be...

    Read more
    Globe Artichoke small

    Globe artichokes

    Globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus) are thistle like plants that produce edible flowers - harvested and eaten in their bud...

    Read more
    Fennel

    Fennel

    Fennel or Florence Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare dulce) produces crisp white bulbs, topped with fern like fronds - all...

    Read more
    Horseradish

    Horseradish

    Horseradish is a vigorous plant related to broccoli, cabbage and kale - but unlike its brassica cousins, horseradish is...

    Read more
    Patty Pan Squash

    Patty Pan Squash

    Squash or patty pan squash as they are often called - because of their UFO like shape - are an easy to grow summer...

    Read more
    Parsnip

    Parsnip

    Parsnips are a nutty and sweet root vegetable that can take 5-6 months to reach maturity! But the flavour of homegrown...

    Read more
    Shallots

    Shallots

    Shallots (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) are a member of the onion family loved by chefs and home cooks for their mild and...

    Read more
    Lettuce

    Lettuce

    Lettuce is an easy to grow, staple leafy green that can be easily grown year round. You can grow lettuce quickly from...

    Read more
    How to grow small Okra

    Okra

    Okra, also known as Lady’s Fingers or Gumbo, produces long pod-shaped fruit that can be used in stews, curries and stir...

    Read more
    Taro

    Taro

    Taro is a staple crop in many pacific countries that produces an edible white tuber beneath the ground. The starchy taro...

    Read more
    Carrots

    Carrot

    Carrots are an easy to grow, staple vegetable that’s worth including in your garden. They’ll happily grow in a full sun...

    Read more
    Snow peas

    Snow Peas

    Snow peas are heavy croppers that are easy to grow in home veggie beds or potted gardens. Snow peas flat pods can be...

    Read more
    Turnips

    Turnip

    Turnip are a fast and easy to grow root crop that’s related to other broccoli, cabbage and other brassicas. Although...

    Read more
    Yam

    Yam

    Yam (Dioscorea sp.) is an ancient food crop grown in tropical and subtropical climates as an alternative to potatoes...

    Read more
    Mustard Greens

    Mustard greens

    Mustard greens (Brassica juncea) are a cool season vegetable, grown for their peppery edible leaves. You can eat young...

    Read more
    How to grow blueberries

    Blueberries

    Eaten fresh, baked in muffins or as the star attraction in jams or desserts, blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) are...

    Read more
    how to grow strawberries

    Strawberries

    Who doesn’t love strawberries? If you’re a strawberry fan, the many varieties of Fragaria × ananassa are easy to grow at...

    Read more
    How to grow raspberries

    Raspberries

    What could be better than a bowl of sweet, fresh-picked raspberries in summer? These delicious fruits are easy to grow...

    Read more
    How to grow & care for cherry trees

    Cherries

    Homegrown cherries are sweet, juicy and delicious. Many varieties will be dripping with ready to pick cherries around...

    Read more
    How to grow & care for apple trees

    Apple

    Apple trees love a garden with cool winters, but if you choose the right variety (with ‘low chill’ requirements), you...

    Read more
    Choko

    Choko

    Chokos are an old-fashioned crop that’s making a comeback! Once upon a time, these vigorous vines covered pergolas...

    Read more
    Harvesting Blackberries

    Blackberries

    Blackberries sometimes get a bad wrap thanks to the wild, thorny, weedy ones! But growing blackberries in your garden is...

    Read more
    Growing Dragon fruit

    Dragon Fruit

    Dragon fruit grows on a climbing cactus that produces stunning white flowers in summer. These flowers develop into pink...

    Read more
    Growing grapes

    Grapes

    Growing grapes from your own grapevine really are the perfect summer snack! Fruiting grapevines are fast-growing...

    Read more
    Fig Tree

    Fig Trees

    Fig trees originate from the Mediterranean where the summers are hot and dry, and winters cool - so they happily grow in...

    Read more
    Mango

    Mango

    Mangoes are the classic summer fruit, loved for their sweet and juicy flesh. Mango trees thrive in tropical and...

    Read more
    Passionfruit

    Passionfruit

    Passionfruits are a popular and productive vine that will grow in most climates around Australia. They particularly...

    Read more
    Persimmon

    Persimmon

    Persimmons are medium to tall growing deciduous trees that produce apple sized, orange coloured persimmon fruits in...

    Read more
    Pineapples

    Pineapples

    Pineapples are an easy care tropical fruit, that will also grow in other frost-free climates around Australia too...

    Read more
    Rockmelon

    Rockmelon

    Rockmelons, also known as cantaloupe, grow on sprawling vines during the warmest months of the year. These sun-loving...

    Read more
    How to grow Lychee

    Lychee

    Lychee fruit grow on medium to large evergreen trees that love growing in subtropical and tropical climates. They love a...

    Read more
    Paw Paw

    Paw Paw

    Paw Paw or Papaya (Carica papaya) originate from tropical and subtropical climates, so they thrive in warm, frost free...

    Read more
    Mulberry

    Mulberry

    Mulberry trees are a fast and easy to fruiting plant for every home garden! You’ll rarely find mulberries at the...

    Read more
    Watermelon

    Watermelon

    Watermelons grow on sprawling vines during the warmest months of the year in Australia. These sun-loving plants can be...

    Read more
    Pear

    Pear Trees

    Pear trees love a garden with cool winters, but if you choose the right variety (with ‘low chill’ requirements) you can...

    Read more
    Kiwifruit

    Kiwifruit

    Kiwifruit grow on large, vigorous vines that need a lot of space to grow. To produce kiwifruit you’ll need to plant both...

    Read more
    Gooseberry

    Gooseberries

    Gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa) are native to parts of Europe, but they’ll happily grow in the cooler parts of southern...

    Read more
    plum

    Plum Trees

    Plum trees are productive fruit trees, ideally suited to growing in the average backyard or in a large pot. There are...

    Read more
    pomegranate

    Pomegranate

    Pomegranates (Punica granatum) are heat-loving trees, native to the Middle East, that grow well here in Australia. The...

    Read more
    How to Grow Fiddle Leaf Figs

    Fiddle Leaf Figs

    With their lush, upright stature and huge, glossy leaves, the Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) is one of the most popular...

    Read more
    Peace Lily

    Peace Lily

    With their dark green foliage and pure white flowers, Peace Lilies are a stunning addition indoors. Being just as...

    Read more
    How to grow Monstera

    Monstera

    Monstera deliciosa is also commonly called the Swiss cheese Plant, Fruit Salad Plant or Monstera. Its large green glossy...

    Read more
    Philodendron Plant

    Philodendron

    There’s a reason why Philodendrons make such great indoor plants… well several actually! They look good, aren’t fussy...

    Read more
    African Violet

    African Violet

    Cheerful, bright and compact, African violets are the perfect indoor pot plant. They have eye-catching purple, red, pink...

    Read more
    Devil Ivy

    Devil's Ivy (Pothos)

    Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum), also known as Pothos, is most commonly grown as an easy going indoor plant - it’s one...

    Read more
    Snake Plant

    Snake Plants

    Snake Plants are the easiest houseplant of all to grow. This undemanding plant will grow in the most challenging of...

    Read more
    Aloe Vera plant

    Aloe Vera

    Aloe Vera is a striking succulent plant, with medicinal properties, that can be grown in your garden or indoors as a...

    Read more
    Hoya

    Hoya

    Hoya, also known as wax flower, are evergreen vines (or sometimes shrubs or succulent plants) with fragrant flowers in...

    Read more
    Anthurium

    Anthurium

    Anthuriums are tropical, flowering plants with glossy leaves and heart shaped flowers. They’ll thrive outdoors in warm...

    Read more
    String of Pearls

    String of Pearls

    String of Pearls is a cascading succulent with pearl-like foliage, hence its name! These succulents thrive best in a...

    Read more
    Maidenhair Ferns

    Maidenhair Ferns

    Maidenhair Ferns have a reputation for being fussy and tricky to grow, but they don’t have to be!

    Read more
    Air Plants

    Air Plants

    Air Plants (Tillandsia spp.) do not need soil to grow and they don’t really have roots like other plants - the roots...

    Read more
    chain of hearts

    Chain of Hearts

    Chair of Hearts, despite their delicate appearance, are actually a succulent plant! Their long trailing tendrils can...

    Read more
    Epipremnum Pinnatum leaves

    Dragon Tail

    Dragon Tail (Epipremnum pinnatum) is a popular Australian native, mostly grown as an indoor plant. In the wild, it grows...

    Read more
    Rubber Plant

    Rubber Plant

    Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) are very popular indoor plants because they’re so easy to grow. Rubber Plants are loved...

    Read more
    Spider Plant

    Spider Plant

    Spider Plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are possibly the easiest and most adaptable house plant to grow! They are happy in...

    Read more
    Syngonium

    Syngonium

    Syngonium or Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum) are a brilliant indoor plant for beginners to grow. Initially they...

    Read more
    Calathea

    Calathea

    Calathea (Calathea sp.) also known as Prayer Plants, are tropical plants grown commonly as indoor plants so their vivid...

    Read more
    ctenanthe

    Ctenanthe

    Ctenanthe species (pronounced te-NANTH-ee) are often mistaken for their cousins the calatheas and confusingly they are...

    Read more
    Zanzibar Gem

    Zanzibar Gem (ZZ Plant)

    Zanzibar Gem, also commonly called the ZZ Plant, is a low-maintenance houseplant characterised by its shiny, wide, oval...

    Read more
    Chinese Evergreens

    Chinese Evergreen

    Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema sp.) have lots of large leaves with either silver, green, pink or yellow variegation. They...

    Read more
    Alcocasia

    Alocasia

    Alocasia, also called Elephant Ears, are tropical herbaceous perennials that grow from a tuber or rhizome beneath the...

    Read more
    peperomia

    Peperomia

    Peperomia plants are grown as indoor plants for their decorative and colourful leaves. You’ll find peperomias (also...

    Read more
    Weeping fig

    Weeping Fig

    Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) are elegant houseplants loved for their glossy leaves that hang gracefully from arching...

    Read more
    How To Grow & Care For Buffalo Lawn

    Buffalo Grass

    A popular stalwart in Australian gardens for good reason, buffalo grass makes for an incredibly resilient lawn. It is...

    Read more
    How To Grow & Care For Kikuyu Lawn

    Kikuyu Grass

    Kikuya grass, or Pennisetum Clandestinum, is a vigorous plant often used in Australian lawns and common in public...

    Read more
    Bromeliad

    Bromeliads

    Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae) are a diverse group of plants with a very tropical vibe. With over 3000 different species in...

    Read more
    how to grow Kangaroo Paw

    Kangaroo Paw

    Kangaroo paws are among the most iconic Australian plants, instantly recognisable by their unique furry and vibrantly...

    Read more
    Growing almond

    Almond Tree

    Almonds (Prunus amygdalus) are the edible nuts produced inside the hard-fleshed velvety fruit, that grows on a tree that...

    Read more
    bougainvillea

    Bougainvillea

    Bougainvilleas put on a showy display of vibrant colour throughout summer. These vigorous vines are drought tolerant and...

    Read more
    Magnolia

    Magnolia

    Magnolia's magnificent blooms arrive at the end of winter, announcing that spring isn’t far away. On deciduous magnolias...

    Read more
    Birds of Paradise

    Bird of Paradise

    Bird of Paradise plants are tropical beauties with big leaves and flamboyant, colourful flowers that resemble birds...

    Read more
    dieffenbachia

    Dieffenbachia

    Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia spp.), also known as Dumb Cane or Leopard Lily, are fast-growing tropical plants popular as...

    Read more
    Boston Fern

    Boston Fern

    Boston Ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata) are elegant plants with long, slender leaves that cascade over the sides of their...

    Read more
    Kentia Palm

    Kentia Palm

    Kentia Palms (Howea forsteriana) are tall, elegant palms with arching fronds on long stems that will happily grow as a...

    Read more
    Lilly Pilly

    Lilly Pilly

    Lilly Pilly plants range from small shrubs to large trees - you can grow them in the ground or pots and you’ll find a...

    Read more
    bottlebrush

    Bottlebrush

    Bottlebrush gets their common name because their fluffy, blooms are shaped like old-fashioned bottle brushes...

    Read more
    Waratah

    Waratah

    Waratah (Telopea species) are Australian native plants loved for their large flowers that come in a range of colours...

    Read more
    Lemon Tree

    Lemon Trees

    Lemon trees are a classic backyard staple! These productive trees are long-lived and will grow in a large pot or in your...

    Read more
    Christmas Bush

    Christmas Bush

    Christmas Bush (Ceratopetlum gummiferum) or New South Wales Christmas Bush as it’s sometimes called is an Australian...

    Read more
    English Ivy

    English Ivy

    English Ivy (Hedera helix) is a fast growing, creeping vine that is a serious environmental weed in many parts of...

    Read more
    Microgreens

    Microgreens

    Microgreens are the young and immature seedlings of plants with edible leaves that you can harvest and use for garnish...

    Read more

    Vegetables

    What to harvest now:

    The veggie garden will be at its most prolific now, with all the summer crops ripening or ready to harvest. Tomatoes, climbing and bush beans, peas including sugar snap varieties, zucchini, cucumbers, radishes, Asian greens, lettuce, sweet corn and other crops will all taste great when picked and eaten on the same day. 

     

    As crops finish, pull out plants and put them into the compost bin if they are disease-free. Dig over empty rows to break up the soil and incorporate the mulch, and add a dressing of garden lime (one handful per square metre) and a dressing of organic manure in preparation for autumn planting.

    What to plant now:

    Seedlings of salad and Asian greens may still be planted now into well prepared, moist soil. Water in with a half strength solution of liquid fertiliser. It is a little too early to sow seeds or plant seedlings of winter crops but check your local garden centre to see what other veggies are on offer.

    Plant seedlings of the following:   
    • Asian greens
    • Lettuce
    • Radish
    • Silverbeet
    • Spring onion
    Veggie patch tips for February:
    • Keep vegetables and herbs producing well with a liquid plant food like Scotts Osmocote® Pour+Feed for Tomatoes & Herbs or a certified organic fertiliser. 
    • Check the ties on bush tomatoes and other veggies to ensure they are not too tight.
    • Hand pull or hoe out weeds that compete for nutrients and moisture and may also harbour pests that could attack your crops. 
    • Continue watering crops early in the day direct on to the soil – avoid wetting leaves because this could encourage diseases.
    • Bird netting over the entire veggie patch will keep birds and possums out, ensuring everything that’s ripe is for you, not the wildlife. Make sure the mesh size is less than 5mm to prevent birds or animals catching their claws in it.

    Fruit

    What fruits to harvest now:

    The stone fruit and berry seasons continue, with more varieties ripening their crops this month. Pick fruit early in the day, while it’s still cool, leaving that still firm to the touch on the trees until fully ripe. Pick and discard any diseased or damaged fruits immediately to reduce the potential spread of diseases. 

     

    Some of the very early cropping varieties of apples and pears may be ripe enough to pick from mid-February onwards. Passionfruit will also mature and falling to the ground now, and there may also be good crops of lemons and oranges in some areas. Tropical fruits and citrus are still cropping in warmer areas, and honeydew melon, watermelon and cantaloupe are still in season in hot, dry climates.

    What fruit to plant:

    Citrus trees, passionfruit vines and other evergreen fruiting trees and shrubs may be planted from the middle of the month. Water in well and keep moist (but not wet) until they are well established.

    What flowers to plant:
    Sow seeds of the following into seed trays mid-month, for planting in Autumn:
    • Arctotis
    • Alyssum
    • Antirrhinum (snapdragon)
    • Aquilegia (granny’s bonnet)
    • Calendula
    • Canterbury bells (campanula)
    • Carnation
    • Cineraria
    • Delphinium
    • Gaillardia
    • Geum
    • Gypsophila
    • Iceland poppy
    • Larkspur
    • Nemesia
    • Nigella
    • Pansy
    • Polyanthus
    • Primula
    • Scabiosa
    • Sweet William
    • Verbena
    • Viola

    Indoor Plants

    Tips for Indoor Plants:

    • Water indoor plants when the top 5cm or soil of potting mix feels dry to the touch. Allow excess water to drain freely from the base of the pot. Don’t leave pots standing in saucers of water.
    • Keep the air around indoor plants humid by regularly misting plants with a water atomiser.
    • Feed fortnightly with ready to use Osmocote Pour+Feed Indoor Plants – no mixing required. There are also Pour+Feed products for orchids and cacti.
    • If indoor plants need reporting, use Osmocote Professional Indoor Plants Potting Mix, made from coir fibre not composted materials that may provide shelter for fungus gnats.

    Lawn

    Maintenance tips:

    • Make sure the lawn is well watered at least once a week, if local water authorities permit or there’s no rain. The earlier in the day you water, the less risk there is of the sun burning the grass through moisture droplets. 
    • Watch for bindii spreading through lawns and get on top of any incursions quickly with Lawn Builder Bindii, Clover & Broadleaf, a ready-to-use, hose-on lawn weeder that’s safe to use on all grasses.

     

     

    ​

    Garden Tasks

     Things to look out for and do during the month:
    • Pick up and dispose of any fruit on the ground under fruit trees – they may be diseased or harbouring insect pests. Discard in the household rubbish – DO NOT put them in the compost bin!
    • Cut out and dispose of galls (stem or branch swellings) on citrus trees to help eradicate gall wasps.
    • Tidy up the garden by removing spent flowers and flower spikes from perennials and annuals.
    • Dahlias and chrysanthemums may need staking and/or the ties checking to ensure they are not cutting into stems.
    • Fortnightly applications of Osmocote Boost+Feed All Plant Types will keep your garden healthy and growing well.
    • Continue regularly trimming evergreen trees and shrubs to keep them neat, particularly hedges, buxus balls and mop-tops.
    • When high temperatures or strong winds are expected, take down hanging baskets and move them together with outdoor pots to a shady, sheltered spot where they won’t get burned to a crisp.

     

    Pest Control:

    • Watch for thrips and aphids on flowering plants. Defender Pyrethrum Insect Spray will control them. Don’t forget to spray the undersides of leaves as well as the top surface.
    • If you don’t want to use chemicals, hang yellow sticky traps among plants to attract and catch pests.

     

    • Watch for powdery mildew on roses and other plants including pumpkins and zucchinis, especially when nights are warm and humid. Use a copper-based fungicide to control them.
    • Newly planted seedlings may be targeted by snails and slugs. Protect them with Defender Snail & Slug Pellets.
    Suggested Products
    AU_118440_SOS_PS.jpg

    Scotts Osmocote Pour+Feed All Purpose

    AU_118430_SOS_PS.jpg

    Scotts Osmocote Pour+Feed for Tomatoes & Herbs

    New
    AU_107709_SOS_PS.png

    Scotts Osmocote® Plus Organics Tomato, Vegetable & Herb Planting Mix

    AU_107865_SOS_PS.png

    Scotts Osmocote® Compost Premium Soil Improver

    Find your local store and start growing your garden.

    Looking for gardening advice or hunting for a specific product? Visit your local store and get help from dedicated staff.
    Find a store near you

    Find your local store and start growing your garden.

    Looking for gardening advice or hunting for a specific product? Visit your local store and get help from dedicated staff.

    Use my current location

    What to do in your garden in February

    kids plant bingo

    Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show's Bingo for Kids (Printable)

    Get the kids excited to explore the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show with their very own bingo card. While...

    Read more
    mini fruit and vege

    Mini Munchies for Kids: The Best Bite-Sized Fruit & Veggies to Grow

    Fill lunchboxes with homegrown goodness and enjoy plenty of small yet tasty snacks fresh from the garden!

    Read more
    Pavlova Homemade

    Aussie Pavlova with Homegrown Toppings Recipe

    In this easy-to-follow recipe, the crisp pavlova base is topped with whipped cream and toppings from around the garden!

    Read more

    Explore all of our articles

    Our Newsletter

    Sign up to our newsletter and get expert gardening tips, advice, and inspiration. Start creating your own green oasis today.

    Sign Up Now

    Footer

    • Our purpose
    • Contact
    • Brands
    • Terms of use
    • Privacy and cookies

    © 2023 Evergreen Garden Care Australia

    Evergreen Garden Care Australia,
    Level 2, Bldg E, 24-32 Lexington Drive
    Bella Vista, NSW 2153, Australia

    Scotts® & Lawn Builder™ are trademarks of OMS Investments, Inc. and are used under licence from OMS Investments, Inc.

    Change country
    A local version of The Love The Garden website exists

    Switch over if you want to find gardening products and brands available in your country.

    ajax_loaderGroup 72 Atoms/Icons/cross1 Fundaments/Icons/FitlerCombined ShapeCombined Shapeicon--plusicon-reseticon-sorticon-staricon-starGroupicon-checkGroup 2