Heavy snow can also cause damage to shrubs and hedges. Sweep off with a brush gently to try and prevent any becoming disfigured or broken.

When snowdrop flowers begin to fade split large clumps and replant to have an even better show next year.

Look forward to a stunning burst of summer colour by planting Lilies, Gladioli, Dahlia or Begonias in pots and borders.

Deadhead spring bulbs so they do not waste energy setting seed. Do not cut the leaves off for at least six weeks after the last flowers as this feeds the bulbs for next year.

Harden off summer bedding and tender annuals and plant out after the last frost.

Deadhead Rhododendrons and Azaleas by snapping off the old flowers. This will give the plant a better appearance, stop seed production and promote more flowers next year. Take care not to damage the new leaf growth.

Look out for pests such as lily beetles, snails, aphids and vine weevils, and remove before they do too much harm.

Prune rambling roses by cutting out the oldest stems and if needed those that flowered this year.

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

Plant up some colourful winter displays with Cyclamen, winter pansies and Skimmia! Ideal for a bit of colour later in the year.

If you haven't started already, now is a good time to start putting out extra food for the birds. Help them through the winter when a natural source of food in the garden is scarcer by supplementing their diet with fat balls, seeds and mealworms

If you have a veg garden or allotment, it's worth covering veg with fleece when it gets especially cold. Lift leeks and parsnips before the ground is frozen solid.Other jobs for the plot include lifting and dividing established clumps of rhubarb to encourage more vigorous growth. It's best to use sections taken from the outside of the plant rather than those of the centre.