1. Save money
A little forward planning goes a long way. Don’t just buy potted displays of tulips, crocuses and daffodils in spring – ‘It is cheaper and far more satisfying to raise your own from scratch, starting with dormant bulbs and planting them now,’ says gardening guru Alan Titchmarch. We love the fiery colors of the tulipa sprengeri(£4.50) from Crocus, a rare variety of tulip that flowers in May. A little bit of effort now for a blooming fantastic display later in the year.

2. Plant bulbs before November
If you want colourful blooms poking up in the spring, you need to plant bulbs in autumn – after the first hard frost but before the ground gets too cold. Aim to get your bulbs like this pretty Hyacinth (£5) from Crocus, in by the end of October allowing them time to get their roots settled in before winter.

3. Top class composter
Good old home–grown compost works magic as a light fertilizer to repair summer’s dry grass effect. If you don't have the space to store it out of view, house it in these characterful mock–beehive compost bins (£149.99) from Crocus, available in five eye–catching colours. Give your garden a healthy future.

4. Allium time!
This October, plant these super charming allium (£10) from Littlewoods Direct which will bloom in June. Not a fan of lawn raking? Unfortunately, it’s a necessary evil which helps to prevent the spread of plant disease and pests. Brighten up the tedious task with a funky yellow wheelbarrow (£25) from The Conran Shop and rake in style!

5. Pots of style
As the days become gloomier, make sure your home stays bright as a summer's day. Give your living room or conservatory a colour burst with this burnt orange planter (£28) from OKA. It's ideal for non–hardy plants that would otherwise be killed off by the cold. Fill with autumn blooms like chrysanthemums.

9. Snowdrops and raindrops
This month, plant Single snowdrop galanthus (£5) from Crocus. Toil away in luxurious comfort with a kitsch toile garden kneeler (£25) from Cath Kidson. Broad beans, hardy lettuce and purple sprouting broccoli are a firm favorite for autumn planting.

8. Daffodil days
Plant growth has stopped so now is the perfect time to plant Tazetta daffodil narcissus avalanche (£12)from Crocus. While your in the garden, prune those roses. It's an important yet prickly task (as those with the battle scars can testify) so protect your hands with these pretty You'll be able to delve into tangled bushes with confidence.

9. Weed whacking in style
There’s no rest for the wicked. To rid your garden of pesky weeds this season, landscaper expert Dean Novosat advises giving them ‘a good watering the night before pulling’. Sounds absurd doesn’t it? But pulling weeds is much easier and more effective when the soil is moist. So, don these wellies (£38) from Cath Kidson, and get watering those unwelcome invaders.