Seasonal Plant Rotation

Seasonal plant rotation is the practice of changing the plants in a garden or landscape according to the seasons to ensure continuous interest, maximize plant health, and optimize growth conditions. This maintenance task involves removing plants that have finished their growing season and replacing them with new, seasonally appropriate varieties. For example, cool-season annuals like pansies might be replaced with warm-season flowers like marigolds as temperatures rise. Seasonal rotation helps reduce pest and disease problems by breaking the life cycles of harmful organisms and allows gardeners to take advantage of seasonal conditions that favor different plant types. Regular seasonal plant rotation keeps gardens looking vibrant and ensures that plants thrive throughout the year.