November is a good time for contemplation. Take a good luck at your lawns. Happy with them? If not, look at an action plan for next year in terms of what needs doing and when.

There are some good companies operating nationally who will come and renovate your lawn and carry out all maintenance leaving you to do just the mowing to do!

January is a great time for getting the garden in shape for a busy spring:

Clear up and tidy! A bit of thought and action now will prevent trouble next year.

In the herbaceous border you can take and root cuttings from perennials such as fuchsias, pelargoniums and Salvias.