Spring
Zone 2
- Clean up garden beds after snowmelt
- Start seeds indoors: broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes (April)
- Prune trees and shrubs before bud break
Zone 3
- Rake leaves and debris
- Plant cool-season crops like peas, spinach (May)
- Mulch perennials before weeds sprout
Zone 4
- Prepare soil for planting
- Start warm-season seeds indoors
- Prune early flowering shrubs
Zone 5
- Prepare garden beds and start seedlings indoors
- Plant hardy annuals outdoors mid-spring
- Fertilize shrubs and trees
Zone 6
- Start planting cool-season crops outdoors
- Prune spring-flowering shrubs after bloom
- Apply mulch to retain moisture
Zone 7
- Start warm-season crops indoors
- Fertilize perennials
- Prepare garden for transplanting
Zone 8
- Plant cool-season vegetables directly
- Prune dormant trees
- Prepare soil with compost
Zone 9
- Plant early spring crops
- Mulch garden beds
- Inspect irrigation systems
Summer
Zone 2
- Water deeply and early in the day
- Deadhead flowers to encourage blooms
- Watch for pests: aphids, slugs, flea beetles
Zone 3
- Mulch to conserve moisture
- Harvest early crops
- Check for diseases regularly
Zone 4
- Water deeply and consistently
- Fertilize vegetable crops
- Pinch back herbs to encourage bushiness
Zone 5
- Harvest vegetables regularly
- Control weeds promptly
- Support tall plants with stakes
Zone 6
- Water in early morning
- Deadhead spent flowers
- Monitor for pests
Zone 7
- Harvest herbs and vegetables
- Apply mulch to prevent weeds
- Prune summer flowering shrubs
Zone 8
- Water regularly and deeply
- Deadhead flowers
- Fertilize monthly
Zone 9
- Plant heat-tolerant crops
- Maintain irrigation systems
- Watch for fungal diseases
Fall
Zone 2
- Harvest root crops before frost
- Plant garlic and mulch well
- Clean and store garden tools
Zone 3
- Rake leaves and add to compost
- Plant cover crops
- Prepare beds for winter
Zone 4
- Harvest late-season vegetables
- Plant bulbs for spring
- Clean and sharpen tools
Zone 5
- Rake leaves and mulch perennials
- Plant garlic and onions
- Cover sensitive plants
Zone 6
- Harvest remaining crops
- Plant cover crops or mulch
- Store garden equipment
Zone 7
- Plant bulbs for spring bloom
- Clean garden beds
- Prepare irrigation for winter
Zone 8
- Rake leaves
- Plant cover crops
- Winterize irrigation systems
Zone 9
- Harvest last crops
- Clean and prune shrubs
- Prepare beds for winter
Winter
Zone 2
- Review garden journal and plan
- Order seeds early
- Repair garden tools
Zone 3
- Start seed catalogs
- Prune dormant trees
- Plan garden layout
Zone 4
- Plan for spring planting
- Check tools and repair
- Protect young trees
Zone 5
- Order seeds and supplies
- Prune dormant shrubs
- Inspect stored bulbs
Zone 6
- Start seedlings indoors
- Organize seed storage
- Plan crop rotation
Zone 7
- Order seeds
- Prune trees
- Prepare garden tools
Zone 8
- Start seedlings early
- Plan irrigation maintenance
- Organize seed inventory
Zone 9
- Prepare beds for early planting
- Check tools and supplies
- Order seeds and plants
📘 How to Use This Calendar
This tool helps Canadian gardeners plan maintenance tasks by zone and season:
- Select your garden zone from the dropdown menu.
- The seasonal tasks will automatically display for your zone.
- Click + to expand seasonal checklists.
- Use the print button to save or print your calendar.