The arrival of November and a drop in temperatures in some parts of the country are the only reminders you need that winter is almost upon us.
As such, it is important that you focus on your garden. While there is not too much you can do to improve green spaces at this time of year and very few plants that can be introduced, this period is still a crucial one nonetheless.
This is because November marks the start of a spell in which you must prepare your garden for winter, so that it is ready to stand up to the test of living through many weeks of frost, ice and snow. What's more, gardens typically enjoy much less sunshine in the winter, further impacting their chance to survive and thrive.
Lynette Leman has written a piece for the Hinckley Times in which she detailed her own plans for putting her garden to bed for the year.
She explained she has started to wind down her garden, with onion bulbs now in place and garlic due to be planted next month. These should both be well established when spring arrives, so some tasty vegetables in her household are all but assured.
Ms Leman has harvested the majority of her remaining produce in the garden, with only leeks and celery now remaining. You should take this as a sign that it is time to pick anything you have left growing.
Other important tasks include tidying up various areas and patching up any bare areas of soil, as this will put them in a much better position come spring.
Looking ahead to the coming days, Ms Leman noted the last of her responsibilities in the garden for 2013 will be to trim the foliage and ensure all of next year's plants and crops are in good order.
Getting outdoors now might seem like a relatively unappealing option, but those of you who do might find it pays dividends in March and April.
