Around the garden job checklist - week 4

21 - 27 January 2013

It's time to...

Keep window bird feeders topped up with seed to attract bluetits and sparrows
Wash out flowerpots and seed trays
Move patio pots to sheltered sites during cold periods
If snow falls, knock it off the branches of evergreen shrubs and conifers to prevent branches breaking under its weight
Spread a mulch of compost over borders and around trees, shrubs and roses
Clean algae and moss from paths and steps
Sprinkle a top dressing of gritty compost over lawns