Still keep watering to a minimum for almost all of your house plants, although Christmas cactus and poinsettias will still need watering whenever the soil feels dry.

Move house plants into brighter spots in darker months to maximise any light needed but try and keep them away from temperature fluctuations caused by draughts or central heating. Some house plants, like snake plants, are particularly good at collecting dust on their leaves, so give them a wipe with a clean cloth.

If snow falls, prevent branches from snapping under the weight by knocking it off evergreen shrubs, hedges and conifers.

Check fleece or any other insulation is still in place around your pots and tender plants.

Improve the soil by spreading garden compost or well-rotted manure over beds and forking it in, but avoid forking around roses as it can damage the roots.

Make or buy fat ball feeders and hang them among roses to attract blue tits, with the added bonus of them foraging for overwintering pests

Clear away old plant debris from pond margins and remove pond netting, scooping out any leaves that have fallen into the water

Have a good sort out and clean up of all your garden bits and bobs, canes, plant supports and tools, including garden power tools (they might need a service or be replaced!) so they are in good order.

Visit our centre, we have everything you’ll need to kick start a blooming great gardening year!