Garden Maintenance & Care
Gardens that get better with time
In the first year, the plants settle in. By year three, they start to fill out. By year ten, they look like they’ve always been there.
But getting from planting to established takes the right care, applied at the right moments.
We know what your garden needs and when. Because we planted it.
Maintenance for Native Gardens
We stay on after planting because we know these rules. Which species need tip pruning in August. Which ones resent any pruning at all. When to let leaf litter build up (habitat) and when to clear it (fire risk).
Our Maintenance Approach
The first months are critical. We monitor water needs – some natives want a drink while establishing, then nothing. We watch for signs of stress. Adjust mulch levels. Make sure your investment is thriving, not just surviving.
Autumn – Plant health check before winter. Structural pruning on established plants. Mulch top-up where needed.
Winter – Best pruning window for most natives. Westringia shaped. Grasses cut back. Planning for spring growth.
Spring – Tip pruning for bushiness. Deadheading for extended flowering. Watch for pest issues as growth accelerates.
Summer – Minimal intervention. Monitor water stress. Enjoy the birds.
Why Maintain With Loci
- We know your garden’s history – Every plant choice, every drainage solution
- Native expertise – The right care for Tasmanian species, not generic gardening
- Seasonal timing – We know when to act and when to leave alone
- Long-term vision – Maintaining for what your garden will become
- Flexible arrangements – Monthly, quarterly, or seasonal visits
A maintained native garden rewards you every year. More birds. Better structure. Deeper connection to this place.
