Clear the clutter from the garden shed this February

15:02:20 5th February 2010

The month of February signals the time to organise the garden shed and begin making a list of projects to complete during the year.

The Idaho Statesman has produced a "Home and Garden To-Do List" for the month, which sets out a series of tasks that people can cross off their lists.

Getting rid of any unused paint in the garden shed was rated as a top priority by the news provider.

"Dispose of old paint, and properly. Add waste paint hardener, available at hardware stores to partial cans of latex paint," it reports, adding that cat litter was also useful in this regard.

February was also said to be ideal for pruning fruit trees and cutting back perennials, and if roses and trees have been left dormant now is the perfect time to move them without shocking them.

Meanwhile, the Washington Post advises people to use the rest of the month getting a head start on their spring vegetable garden.