Gardening expert shares trick for ‘neater, cleaner’ finish on lawns with cold weather on its way
A GARDENING expert has shared a trick for a "neater, cleaner" finish for your lawn during the colder months
The specialist urged gardeners to protect plants from harsh frost and wildlife during winter.
The Homebase UK employee said that with Christmas now behind us, it was the "perfect time" to get back out into the garden and catch up with any jobs that need doing.
The expert urged people not to throw their Christmas tree into landfill as it's bad practice.
He said the tree decomposes and produces greenhouse gas, according to the .
Instead, he suggested composting the tree and burning the other parts.
The green guru said plants needed protection from birds and the cold weather at this time of the year and said this could be done with cloches or netting.
He said: "Protect your plants especially brassicas from hungry birds with cloches and netting."
When it comes to lawn care, he said January was a good month to get shaping because of the softer ground.
"Edge your lawn on a day when the ground is soft for a cleaner neater finish," he said.
It's also the season for aubergine, cabbage, leek and cauliflower to be sown in indoor gardens. Broad beans and peas seeds can be planted outside.
And Jerusalem artichoke, Brussel sprouts, carrot, kale, leeks, parsnip and Swede are ready to be harvested.
The expert also reminded gardners to leave food out for wildlife, who often find this time of the year difficult as food stores become depletred.
The expert said: "Care for any birds visiting your garden by keeping bird baths topped up and free from ice and feeding them a winter seed mix."
He also urged people to install a water butt "now so it has a chance to fill up ready for next spring".