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Use this page as a checklist for this week's most important tasks.

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Collect and compost autumn leaves
Cut back suckers growing around the base of trees
Visit garden centres to choose bulbs and bedding for spring displays
Mow lawns less frequently now grass growth is slowing down
Complete new lawn laying projects during autumn
Improve soil in borders in preparation for autumn planting, digging it over and adding compost
Remove and clean pumps from ponds
Take hardwood cuttings from shrubs and fruit bushes
Spike lawns and brush sharp sand or grit into the holes to improve drainage
Get hold of stable or farmyard manure to dig into your soil over winter