Around the garden checklist

25 - 1 December 2013

It's time to...

Save time by investing in a garden vac to scoop up fallen leaves, for leaf-mould
Plant bare-root trees, bare-root shrubs and hedging
Regularly wash and disinfect bird baths and feeders
Avoid walking on lawns covered with frost
Empty the contents of well-composted bins and spread over bare soil
Wash cold frames and cloches to let in more light
Choose a dry day to treat fences and timber structures with stain or preservative
Test soil with a pH kit to measure acidity or alkalinity to help you plan plantings next season
Remove pond pumps and filters, wash and store away
Take advantage of seed catalogue early order special offers