Keep raking up those leaves from the lawn and borders. From now until the end of March is the time to plant any bare rooted trees, shrubs and roses. For fresh herbs, pot up mint and chives to ‘force’ on the kitchen windowsill.
Earth up tall Brussel sprout stems to support them against winter winds.
Cut back your asparagus ferns when they have turned yellow, and put a layer of well rotted compost on top of the crowns.
Clear paths of moss and lichen so that they are not a slip hazard (elf ‘n’ safety!) Check that there isn’t any fuel left in your garden machinery before storing over winter, as stale fuel is often the reason why a mower will not start at the beginning of the following season, and book it in for a service, all ready for next Spring.
Clean, oil and sharpen your tools, and sharpen your hoe hoe hoe. Wash and disinfect bird feeders and tables, clean out bird baths. Hang fat balls and make sure feeders are kept topped up. Make a pile of old logs in a corner of your garden to provide shelter for wildlife.
What’s small, red and whispers? ………A hoarse radish!
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