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every morning in a bright, sheltered site. Move them back under cover each evening until all threat of frost has passed.AdamOnce the plants are planted out, keep some fleece handy with which to cover them if frost is suddenly forecast.More advice

can damage their leaves.More acer projectsPlant acer and ajuga in a containerDeal with acer tar spotBrowse acer varietiesAdd autumn colour to your garden

planting in spring, save a few tubers for a later planting in June, and you could be reaping the rewards at Christmas. Grow the potatoes in large sacks, as they're best raised outdoors in summer, then moved indoors at the first sign of frost. 40-litre

. Keep bare-root plants in a frost-free shed until daytime temperatures are above freezing.More advice on growing rosesWatch Chris Beardshaw's video on planting a rambling roseMonty Don's video guide to planting a roseAdvice on pruning a rose bush

-purpose compost. Keep well-watered and plant out in spring, after all risk of frost has passed.AdamStand cuttings on an east- or west-facing windowsill, as they need a good source of light but not direct sun.Water sparingly if the compost feels dry, but don

or modular trays. Once the risk of frost has passed (usually around the end of May) they will be ready to plant out. Use them to fill gaps in summer borders or grow larger quantities in rows on the allotment or veg plot. And don't forget to stagger sowings

.Move the worm bin to a frost-free place during winter, as worms may die if left outside.More on home compostingHow to build a compost binFollow Chris Beardshaw's advice on making compostRead Adam Pasco's blog on worm composting all year round

risk of frost has passed, plant your dahlia in a sunny border outside, but first, hammer in a 1.2m  stake.Dig a hole at the base of the stake, about twice as wide as the rootball, then break up the subsoil.Add a deep layer of well-rotted manure or peat

for specimen plants.AdamIf there’s a chance of frost, pot these on rather than planting them straight outside.A couple of weeks after potting on, both mini- and standard plugs will benefit from feeding. Compost contains some fertiliser, but you’ll get better