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the remainsTransplant shrubs that have outgrown their positionLift and store dahlia tubers once their leaves are blackened by frostPrune rambling roses after floweringRake autumn leaves from lawns and pick them out of borders for compostingPile bark mulch over

Save time by investing in a garden vac to scoop up fallen leaves, for leaf-mouldPlant bare-root trees, bare-root shrubs and hedgingRegularly wash and disinfect bird baths and feedersAvoid walking on lawns covered with frostEmpty the contents of well

Empty glazed pots that aren't frost-proof, and move under coverSend off for mail-order seed catalogues and start planning seed ordersScoop fallen leaves and rotting plant debris from pondsOrder summer-flowering bulbs such as lilies and gladioliGet hold of some

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

.He planted them out in a fresh, well-manured bed and wow, do they look good! The plants have produced lots of healthy foliage and plenty of flowers. But all is not good. A late frost hit some of the pretty blooms right where it hurts. The petals look fine

The first really hard frost hit this morning. The garden was so white it almost looked as if it was covered with snow. It was gorgeous to look at but pretty miserable for some of the less hardy plants. But when I went into the greenhouse to grab

Aster 'Monte Cassino'Ornamental cabbageSedumCarex 'Frosted Curls'Large potMulti-purpose compostCrocksPosition the container where it will provide maximum impact. Place a layer of crocks at the bottom, then three-quarters fill with compost.Plant the aster

In this easy-to-make display, we've combined aloe with a contemporary planter to produce a simple but striking result. Aloe is a succulent plant which, although frost tender, will survive in a sheltered spot in summer. May - AugustMay - October30

to the bottom and half-fill with compost.Position the canna at the back of the pot so it doesn't obscure the other plants, then arrange the eucomis and sedum in front of it. Fill in around the plants with compost. If frost is forecast in May, have some

between the begonias. Top up with compost, firming it around the roots with your fingers.Cover the container with horticultural fleece or move indoors if frost is forecast. Bring the begonias in at the end of summer to use as houseplants.AdamAs the plants