A Robin redbreast (Image: PA)

The end of November marks winter's true arrival in the garden, with frost and cold temperatures sweeping across much of the UK. The final leaves are tumbling down, and numerous plants - houseplants included - are entering their winter dormancy period.

But don't put away those gardening gloves just yet, as there are several essential tasks worth completing before November draws to a close.

From safeguarding plants and wildlife to mulching borders, completing these tasks will ensure your garden remains "healthy, tidy and full of life" throughout the coldest months, according to Simon Perry, a gardening and landscaping expert. The gardener, who has collaborated with Trex and TrexPro, has revealed which jobs need doing now.

Mulching borders and flower beds

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