As we get to the end of the summer, as well as enjoying the last of the warm sunny weather, we also should start to think about getting ready for the winter. In the garden there is a lot to do at this time of the year to keep your garden looking good and ready for the colder months.
Here are some of the things to do before the winter sets in in your garden…
Make Repairs – The winter means that your garden will be under more pressure than usual, as the heavy rain and strong winds that are brought in by the winter can cause damage. Fences should be checked, as a storm could easily bring a weak fence down, so make repairs to them now. As well as this you can also repair and maintain garden equipment and machinery like lawnmowers to ensure that they are in good condition for the spring. There are many repairs that you can do yourself, and you can get parts online like mountfield parts from here www.diyspareparts.com/parts/mountfield/
Put Things Away – The bad weather can cause damage to your garden furniture too, as well as toys and games that are kept in the garden. Give furniture a clean and either take it indoors to a shed or a garage or put a protective cover on it to keep it safe from the elements. Do the same with outdoor toys as well as bikes.
Prepare for Winter Wildlife – In the winter it is a hard time for wildlife, as the abundance of food starts to become much less and shelter from the weather is something that many types of creatures need in order to survive the harsh conditions. Setting up places in your garden for animals to seek refuge is a great idea, you can buy or even make houses for animals like frogs, hedgehogs and insects to keep them safe over the winter. You can also provide food for the garden birds by setting up a bird table. This becomes important for them over the winter – don’t forget to put water out regularly when it is very cold, as many water sources will have frozen over.