1 Cut the lawn for the last time this year, and clean and store the lawnmower.
2 Lift begonia tubers, dry them and store in a cool, frost-free place.
3 Lift and divide overcrowded clumps of chives and reset in small groups.
4 Cover perpetual spinach with cloches to protect the tender leaves.
5 Put wire netting over the tops of pots to prevent squirrels digging up bulbs you have planted.
6 Firm back newly-planted trees and shrubs after frosts.
7 Continue to plant tulips and hyacinths. Move containers of winter pansies closer
to the house to protect them from wind and rain.
8 In persistently frosty weather, lag outdoor containers by wrapping bubble wrap around them, because if the compost freezes solid for long, it will kill the plants.
9 Pot up rooted cuttings of rosemary, sage and thyme and put them on a windowsill indoors to give you some sprigs for cooking.