{#ShareAdvent - feed the birds}

Today's #ShareAdvent prompt is 'feed the birds'.

I'm no gardener, as you will know, but I've decided to use this prompt and write about getting your garden ready for winter.

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The garden in my new house is much smaller and I'm planning on maintaining it by myself. I used to have a gardener, but not any more...

Anyway, from the reading I've done, here's what I believe needs to be done with your garden before the weather really turns for the worst (there's been snow in Glasgow already so I am probably a bit late with this post...oops!).

• Collect all the fallen leaves and stick them into a compost bin if you have one.

• Similarly, dig up any annuals that have past their best and fling them to compost too.

• If you've got grass, give it a good rake and stick down some fertiliser.

• Prune any plants that require it.

• Make sure any garden furniture is brought inside into a shed or garage, or like me if you've no space to store it then at least make sure it's covered up. I bought a great cover for my table and chair set on Amazon.

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