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, where birds such as sparrows can hunt for caterpillars and garden pests. A clean bird bath provides them with water to drink and clean their feathers (which enables them to insulate themselves against the cold).There’s nothing like that in my garden

Learn how to prepare hawthorn berries for planting by following Monty Don's step-by-step video guide. Monty gives tips on cleaning seeds, checking for viability, and the need for a chilling period.autumnMore advice on propagatingHow to grow plants

patchHow to mow a lawn effectivelyHow to cut a clean lawn edgeBrowse a selection of grass varietiesView plants by soil type

-powered rotary mower, and finally, for the armchair gardener, a computerised, electric-powered, rechargeable mower.all year roundMore lawn care adviceMonty Don gives advice on renovating a lawnHow to mow a lawnAdvice on lawn mower maintenanceCutting a clean lawn

effectivelyHow to cut a clean lawn edgeBrowse a selection of grass varietiesView plants by soil type

the green stalk to die down naturallyRaise tender climbers from seed, such as morning glory, black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia), Chilean glory flower (Eccremocarpus) and rhodochitonClean the leaves of evergreen houseplants by wiping them with a damp cloth

nitidaUse a circuit breaker (RCD) when using mowers and outdoor electric power toolsFill gaps in borders with pots of tall bulbs, like lilies, to add colourClean paths and paving with a pressure washer, then water with a solution to deter moss and algae

Line greenhouses with bubble polythene for insulation against falling night temperatures Clean staging and capillary matting to use next yearBring pots of tender agapanthus and eucomis under coverCheck all plants for signs of pests and treat

particularly cold window sills at nightCollect fallen leaves from around roses to reduce the risk of diseases carrying over to next seasonOrder bare-root fruit trees to plant later this yearClean out water butts and check downpipe fittings

Retrieve plant supports from flower beds, clean and store away