Yes it is that time of the year where many of us now must prepare our garden and our homes for the winter, so batten down the hatches and get set to prepare you home and garden for winter with DIY Gardens top tips.

Tip 1 – Fill up that brown bin! Get it full to bursting because November is the last month in which the brown bins and garden waste are collected by local authorities. You can should make the most of the service as soon enough it will be February even March when they begin to collect these once more.

Tip 2 – Lock it up and away. Yes lock up those lawnmower, hedge trimmers and gardening equipment and tools because the dark night bring with the a few shady characters who might want to relieve you of your gear. By simply locking it away you can rest easy in knowing that its not going to get pinched and flogged. Think about installing exterior lights in your garden and security lights so that you can be sure the villains are put off.

Tip 3 – Cover up the BBQ and Patio furniture. Yes if you can store them inside then do it, but if not then a plastic cover can be bought online for a few quid. You can buy purposeful breathable covers but really as long as the furniture is covered up from the elements it should be fine.

Snow has been predicted this year so make sure that you are ready for the worst and start to clear your garden of debris and items which you dont want to get ruined over winter.