Around the garden job checklist - week 1

26 - 1 January 2012

It's time to...

Top up bird baths with fresh water daily and melt ice with warm water on frosty days
Recycle your Christmas tree by using the local council tip's shredding service
Check the closing dates for any early order discounts from seed catalogues so you don't miss a bargain
Finish clearing fallen leaves
Turn off the mains water supply to outside taps and wrap with insulation to prevent freezing
Water pots of spring bulbs
Float waterproof pond heaters in fish ponds to prevent ice covering the surface
Give pots and seed trays a thorough scrubbing ready for the start of the sowing season