Around the garden job checklist - week 46

11 - 17 November 2013

It's time to...

Move worm compost bins under cover for winter
Empty glazed and ceramic pots that aren't frost-proof and move under cover
Order loads of farmyard manure or mushroom compost to use over winter
Cut down marginal plants surrounding ponds
Check piles of rubbish before starting bonfires to ensure a hedgehog hasn't set up residence
Mow lawns on dry days with the blades on a high setting
Wrap outside taps with insulation material to prevent them freezing
Spread compost from old growing bags on to outdoor beds to fork in over winter
Send off for mail-order seed catalogues and start preparing your planting wishlist