Around the garden job checklist - week 39

23 - 29 September 2013

It's time to...

Collect leaves as they fall and store in a wire bin or plastic bag to make leaf-mould
Leave out sunflower seed heads for the birds to feed on
Collect sprinklers, drip-feed systems and other watering kit to store in the shed over winter
Sprinkle grass seed mixed with compost on to lawns to thicken growth
Prune suckers away from around the base of ornamental trees
Protect large ceramic or glazed pots from frost damage by wrapping them in bubble polythene
Order bare-rooted roses for planting in autumn
Wrap insulation foam around outdoor taps and pipes
Cut back plants overhanging pavements or boundaries