Around the garden job checklist - week 17

22 - 28 April 2013

It's time to...

Mow lawns regularly, gradually lowering the height of the cut as spring progresses
Treat problem weeds, such as nettles and brambles, with weedkiller
Tidy up hedges, but before you start cutting make sure no birds are nesting in them
Keep large sheets of fleece handy to protect plants if frost is forecast
Build log piles at the back of borders for wildlife to shelter in
Rake out dead grass from lawns