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and rhododendrons after floweringTrain clematis shoots to their supportsFeed acid-loving plants with a special liquid fertiliser containing iron, such as sequestreneFinish dividing hardy primulasPrune early summer-flowering shrubs like philadelphus and deutzia once

Lift, divide and replant congested flag irises after floweringDeadhead border perennials like delphiniums and lupins to encourage a second flush of bloomsPick dead flowers off rhododendronsDeadhead roses to encourage more flowersCut back ceanothus

and containersPlant wallflowers, pansies, forget-me-nots and other spring beddingLift and divide congested clumps of perennialsLift gladioli and store their corms after the flowers have fadedSow hardy annuals outside for early flowers next summerBuy spring-flowering

Plant spring bedding, including wallflowers and forget-me-nots, among tulipsLift, divide and replant congested clumps of perennialsNet holly berries to protect them from hungry birds if you want them for Christmas arrangementsPlant lily bulbs, including

Lift dahlia tubers or protect those left in the ground with a thick mulch of straw or barkSow sweet peas now for bigger, earlier blooms next yearCollect seeds and berries from shrubs and flowering plants that you want to propagateEmpty and clean out

of leaf spot diseasePrune wall climbers away from window frames and guttersLift and divide congested snowdrops when in leaf, also known as 'in the green'Prepare plant supports ready to pop into position to support tall or floppy perennials

to a length of about 20cmLift, divide and replant healthy portions of flag iris rhizomes into freshly prepared soil. Reduce their leaves by half to prevent wind rockWater sweet peas and give a liquid feed. Pick flowers or deadhead regularly

Cut late-summer-flowering clematis right down to soil levelDivide congested clumps of perennials such as asters, campanulas, rudbeckias and chrysanthemums after floweringPlant bare-rooted rosesDig up and compost exhausted summer beddingPlant out