gardening - jobs for the week ahead

Check stored onions and garlic and remove any rotting bulbs. The same applies to any stored potatoes or fruit.

If necessary, trim evergreen hedges before the bad weather really sets in.

Insulate outdoor containers to help protect the roots of their occupants. And make sure pots are raised slightly off the ground to help drainage.

Get into the habit of putting out food and water for the birds.

Empty greenhouses can be cleaned and disinfected.

Move tender plants into the greenhouse to protect them from frosts. Make sure that there’s enough space between to keep them well ventilated and reduce the risk of disease.

Clear the straw from around the base of strawberry plants to increase ventilation. Cut back old foliage to encourage fresh new growth.

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