January's Tips
‘As the day lengthens, the cold strengthens’ this old 17th century English proverb may prove to be right this year, spring has definitely disappeared around the corner; think of all those nasty bugs and beasties being killed off. Get out there and discover why I suggested you leave some herbaceous tops on the plants, see them sparkle in the low winter sun instead of inventing excuses to stay by the fire exploring seed and plant catalogues, writing ‘would like’ and ‘got to have’ lists.
General tasks:
- Do not damage the soil structure by walking or working on wet sticky soil, permission not to get out there? No!
- Review the bird’s menu. Is the bird table clean? Have they fresh food and clean ice free water?
- Check, repair, oil and sharpen all tools. Service machinery and pond pumps etc
- Check pipes are drained and lagged
- Turn all remaining part rotted compost into one empty bin allowing you two more (ideally) to fill in the coming year
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