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By Rosee Woodland\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 02 December 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Winter can feel like a gloomy time in the garden. The flowers of high summer are a distant memory, the rain is here to stay and the change of the clocks<\/a> has put paid to any hope of working in the evenings.<\/p>\n

However, there is still much to be done. Here are some ideas to keep you busy and lay the foundation for a great spring and summer next year and can be a more sustainable way to garden as there\u2019s less seeds and crops wasted.<\/p>\n

From looking after your garden tools, to splitting plants and planting bulbs for the new seasons, getting outside in your garden in the winter months can be rewarding and give you a chance to breathe fresh air and stay connected to the outdoors. Just remember to wrap up warm and reward yourself with a hit drink afterwards!<\/p>\n

Here is our month-by-month winter gardening guide, including jobs to do each month to make sure your garden looks its best in the spring and summer months.<\/p>\n

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Tidy up your garden in the winter months to reap the benefits in spring and summer\/Credit: Patrick Frost, Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Garden jobs to do in November<\/h2>\n

Clear up and shore up plants<\/h3>\n

Dead-head autumn-flowering plants and prune summer-flowering shrubs before the first frosts. Check structures are stable and if they aren\u2019t then mend them now before high winds and snow do more serious damage.<\/p>\n

Keep off the grass<\/h3>\n

Although grass is evergreen it is dormant in winter, so avoid walking on it or you will damage it fairly easily. If you must walk on it, pop a plank down temporarily so that your weight is spread more evenly.<\/p>\n

Protect plants from the cold<\/h3>\n

Add cloches to winter salads to protect them from the weather and pests and wrap pots of half-hardy plants in bubble wrap or fleece. Bring tender plants indoors or put them in a greenhouse.<\/p>\n

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