When the days get shorter and the weather cools, many people assume it’s time to put down the tools and wait for spring to roll around again to work in the garden. But winter is actually a strategic time for improving your landscape, especially in Sydney’s hospitable winter weather. With growth slowing down, your garden becomes a blank canvas, and that’s when the magic happens.

Here are five expert tips for getting the most from your garden this winter:

1. Mulch Up for Protection and Health
   Apply a generous layer of organic mulch to insulate your soil, suppress weeds, and retain moisture. This will also improve your soil health over time
   
   

2. Tidy, Trim, and Shape
   Winter is the perfect time to prune deciduous trees and shrubs; with leaves gone, you can see the structure clearly and shape it properly.
   
   

3. Winter Planting Pays Off
   Cooler weather reduces transplant shock, making it ideal for installing trees, shrubs, and hardy perennials. Your plants will establish strong root systems by spring.
   
   

4. Tackle Drainage Issues
   Rain reveals where water pools. Address problem areas now with grading, drains, or retaining walls to avoid bigger issues later.
   
   

5. Plan Ahead with Confidence
   Winter is the perfect season to slow down and think clearly. With nature in a quieter phase, it’s easier to reflect, explore design possibilities, and develop a clear plan for your landscape. By starting now, you give yourself and your designer ample time to get every detail right before the spring build season begins.