Journal · March 2026 · 5 min read
How Often Should a Brisbane Garden Be Maintained?
In the subtropics growth is seasonal and dramatic. A schedule that suits July will not keep up in January. Here is the rhythm we use across our maintenance clients.
A seasonal schedule
- September to April - mow fortnightly, hedge every 6 to 8 weeks
- May to August - mow monthly, hedge once across the season
- Mulch top-up once a year, ideally in early spring
- Structural pruning once a year, after flowering for most subtropical species
Signs you are behind
- Clippings clumping because more than a third of the leaf blade is cut
- Hedges going woody and bare at the base
- Weeds seeding through mulch
- Beds losing their edge line against the lawn
Residential versus commercial
Commercial and body corporate sites usually need a tighter cycle than a private garden, because presentation is continuous and visible to every resident or visitor. Most of our commercial clients run weekly or fortnightly year-round.
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