Plant spring bulbs, mulch garden beds, and protect tender plants from the impending frost to ensure a thriving garden come spring.

It's time to give your lawn some TLC before the winter sets in. Raking up fallen leaves, aerate the lawn to relieve compaction, overseeding any thin or bare patches and lower your mower's blade height to about 2-3 inches to prepare your grass for winter (while protecting the roots).

Frost can worsen cracks in driveways and paths, so repair any small cracks now before they grow into bigger problems over winter.

As the weather cools, clean your outdoor furniture and store it safely to protect it from the elements during winter. For anything left outside, cover with waterproof sheets to protect them from the autumn rain and frost.

Clean, sharpen, and oil your garden tools before storing them for the winter. This will prolong their life and ensure they're ready for use in the spring.

As crazy as it seems for the UK, with climate change making our seasons and weather patterns less predictable, it makes sense to plan for all weathers, including snow! Have a plan for a situation where you have to remove snow from your path or driveway.