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Trim deciduous hedges SUCH AS HORNBEAM AND BEECH

Prepare for seed sowing IN A GREENHOUSE OR A HEATED PROPAGATOR Turn your compost heap AND COVER IT UP Avoid compacting soil BY STANDING ON A PLANK WHEN YOU’RE WORKING IT Sprinkle sand on paths THAT ARE SNOWY OR SLIPPERY Keep birdfeeders clean AND TOPPED UP WITH SEED Cover rhubarb crowns WITH STRAW AND A FORCER OR BUCKET FOR EARLY STEMS