Gardening

Roses
Lightly fork over beds, removing perennial weeds and roots. Use composted green waste as a mulch at 5cm deep, mulch up to the stems of the roses. 

Prune bush roses, if not done already, as reducing their height will prevent wind rock. These plants are generally shallow-rooted and can become loose in the soil if buffeted by strong winds.

In the Vegetable and Fruit Garden
Clear up fallen autumn leaves regularly add these to the compost bin. Divide rhubarb crowns. Plant out spring cabbages. Harvest apples, pears, grapes and nuts.

Bulbs and Herbaceous Plants
Cut back perennials that have died down (remove, clean and keep stakes). Divide herbaceous perennials.

On the Lawn
Last chance to mow lawns Renovate/aerate/scarify old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turf.  
            
The Shrub Border
This maybe the last chance to trim hedges in mild areas.

Flower border/Patio area
Clean up fallen leaves, make sure pot plants/shrubs are not lying in areas prone to puddling.

In the Glasshouse and Conservatory
Move and pot up tender plants, place these in the glasshouse for overwinter protection.

Ponds
Move tender aquatics into glasshouse.

The Compost Heap
Compost all green waste, turn compost heap regularly to allow air movement.

Recycling
Remember – minimise your waste!
Add all green waste, including vegetable peelings from the kitchen, to your Compost heap or Compost bin. Recycle Paper, Cardboard, Glass Bottles and Jars, Plastic. Collect rainwater in a water butt for the glasshouse, and investigate ways to recycle water for irrigation. Use recycled products/materials where possible.

Others
Order seeds for next year.