The flower garden
Lift tender cannas to avoid frost damage, dry off the tubers and store in cool dark conditions until spring
Lift and pot up tender perennials, such as chocolate cosmos, gazanias and coleus, to protect over winter
Reduce the height of shrub roses to avoid windrock damage over winter
The veg patch
Sow green manure, such as winter rye, rather than leaving soil bare over winter
Keep sowing batches of hardy broad beans and peas outdoors for early crops next year
Divide large clumps of herbs, such as chives, lemon balm and marjoram, then replant or share with friends
Green gardening
Collect seeds from hardy perennials, such as astrantia, achillea and red valerian, and sow straight away
Clear fallen leaves from greenhouse guttering to ensure water butts fill up
For more freely available ‘in your garden’ tips from the RHS click here
Planting advice from Gardeners World click here
Advice from Sarah Raven for this month in your garden