PLAN IT
WINTER PREP
Brr-ace
yourself
DON’T LEAVE YOUR GARDEN
OUT IN THE COLD – THERE’S
PLENTY YOU CAN DO TO GET IT
READY FOR THE SEASON AHEAD
Photography Gap Photos/Friedrich Strauss. Some photographs
feature products from suppliers other than Bunnings.
Words TAMMY HUYNH
Use a rake with an
extra-wide head to make
short work of gathering
fallen autumnal leaves
W
hen cool weather
sets in, it’s so
tempting to stay
inside with a warm
cuppa. But before
you get too comfortable, spare a
thought for the garden. Now’s a good
time to get stuck into those outdoor
jobs to ensure it’s looking lush and
ready for action come spring.
Clean & clear
Clutter and mess make gardening
harder than it needs to be. Don’t
wait until spring to do a big clean,
advises horticulturist Tyler Howard
(@ thoward_hort). “Organise pots,
tidy areas and sweep away debris
from around the shed or greenhouse,”
he says. “Give paths and benches
a good clean with a high-pressure
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hose or stiff brush to remove algae
and help prevent slippery surfaces.”
While you’re in the cleaning mood,
remove all dead, damaged and
diseased growth, fallen fruit and leaf
litter, says Tyler. These can be broken
up into small bits and added directly
to the compost heap or discarded
in green waste bins. Any diseased
plant material can be disposed of
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