Holly, rowan, hawthorn, crab apple and ivy can offer garden birds winter food or cover, according to experts cited by Ideal Home.
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Gardening Know How outlines five October tasks for true lilies, from removing diseased leaves to waiting for foliage to die back before cutting stems.
