Winter Planting: Grey Lynn Ecological Restoration Projects May 2025

Late Autumn is the perfect time for planting, weeding. Consequently there are 3 working bees in the next few weeks.

The best time to plant native plants in Auckland is generally during the cooler months, from May to early Spring This allows plants to establish their roots before the hotter, drier summer months. After the very dry summer, it’s currently easier to weed and to plant.

Autumn (April-May):

This is a good time as the ground is still warm and the weather is relatively mild, allowing plants to establish roots before the winter rains.
Winter (June-August):

Winter is a good time to plant too as there’s plenty of moisture in the soil, and plants can get established before spring.

Francis St Reserve

Location

Saturday 3rd May 10.00 am – 12 p.m

Meet your neighbours and give back to nature. Meet at 10.00 am sharp for a briefing from Urban Ark experts and then we start work weeding the bush at the bottom of the reserve hill where Edgars Stream runs through.

Bring Tools, gloves and shoes for a wet slippery area.

Questions: Talk to Peter 021 310 310