Don’t forget

Prune climbing hydrangeas away from windows and guttering

In mild weather, continue lifting and dividing large clumps of herbaceous perennials

Keep up with weeding around plants, making sure any weeds that germinate in winter don’t get a foothold

Check dahlia tubers in storage and remove any that are showing signs of rot, before it spreads

Cut back the old stems of border plants that are looking tatty or soggy

Make more plants by taking root cuttings of your favourites