There are some council facilities for collecting your old christmas tree or places where you can take them and drop them off. Better still shred it yourself and add to your compost heap.

Cut autumn fruiting raspberry canes to the ground. The top of summer fruiting canes can be cut to a bud above the top support wire.

Seed potatoes can now be put in a cool light place to chit, (sprout). Egg boxes are perfect for holding them.

New shoots of Hostas, Delphiniums, Lupins and other vulnerable plants need protection from slugs and snails.

Tie in the new shoots of climbing plants, including Clematis, Wisteria and Honeysuckle, to their supports. Be careful as the new growth is delicate and easy to break.

New stems of climbing and rambling roses can be tied in horizontally to supports to encourage more flowers.

Keep on top of hoeing and hand-weeding borders, so that weeds don't have time to set seed. As the saying goes 'One year's seeds equals seven years weeds!'

Camellias and Rhododendrons need to be kept well watered through late summer while their flower buds are forming for the following year.

Start to reduce the frequency of watering your houseplants and stop feeding them.

Now is the time to bring any tender plants you have growing outside back under cover. Some Salvia, Pelargonium and citrus are just a few of the plants which are tender so will need protection throughout winter. Dahlias and cannas can be lifted after the first frost.

Now is the time to plant Tulip bulbs. Tulips fare better when planted once the weather is colder. Create beautiful displays now for flowering next spring.

Planting of trees, deciduous shrubs, bulbs and perennials should all have been done by now but depending on where you are and what your weather is like at the moment then it is still possible to be doing some of this before it is too late. If you are in a colder spot where the ground may be freezing think of potting on, bags of compost can be found in garden centres. Pot on your plants into slightly larger pots.