Why the first season matters
Newly planted areas and freshly laid surfaces are at their most vulnerable just after handover. The care given in this window largely determines whether the finished result lasts.
What establishment care involves
- Regular watering matched to the season
- Monitoring planting and replacing anything that fails
- Seasonal maintenance and weeding
- Checking surfaces, edges and drainage
- Reporting so issues are caught early
A note on Canterbury conditions
Canterbury's dry nor'west winds, hot summers and frosts all put pressure on new planting. Establishment care should account for the local season rather than a generic schedule.
