JOBS for the week

If you are forcing hyacinths for Christmas, have a peep at them to check their growth. Leave them in the dark under black plastic until at least an inch of growth is showing.

Plant up hippeastrum bulbs for a delightful display of these exotic blooms.

You’ve probably finished with mowing the lawn, but you can give your garden a neater appearance for the winter by using a lawn edger for a crisp finish.

Warm weather in October and

November has meant quite a few weeds growing, so on clement days, pull out a few.

Tie in climbing roses to prevent wind damage – old nylon tights tied in a figure of eight between stem and support work well.

It’s the right time to prune deciduous hedging but leave evergreen hedges until spring.

Clean tools before putting them away for winter. Fill a small bucket with sand and oil and dip metal parts in – this will clean and oil them for winter.