WHAT TO DO

WASH seedtrays and pots thoroughly, ready for reuse

SET potato tubers to chit (sprout) in eggboxes in a light, frost-free position (shown)

PLANT lily bulbs in dry weather in well-drained soil enriched with organic material

CUT back ivy on walls before birds start nesting

REPAIR and repaint any fences that need overhauling

PUT cloches or fleece in position for early outdoor sowings or transplants

WEED and mulch round the base of any fruit trees

CLEAR dead leaves away from hellebores and other bulbs

PRUNE weak growth from early summer-flowering clematis

CUT late-flowering clematis back to 15cm-30cm from the ground