Keep clearing debris from plant borders. Keep an eye out for slugs and protect new shoots on herbaceous plants.
Cut down old foliage on ornamental grasses which have provided winter interest before new shoots emerge.
As long as the ground is not frozen or water-logged, deciduous shrubs, trees and hedges can be planted, as well as bare root varieties.
Later this month, or if very cold in early March, prune roses to encourage new strong flowering stems.
Prune late summer flowering Clematis at the end of February, (C. viticella, C. texensis and C tangutica), cut each stem at the base just above a pair of fat green buds about 30cm (12 inches) above ground level, or if the clematis has several stems, cut back to different heights to allow the plant to spread.
If we get more heavy snow, knock the snow off evergreen shrubs and hedges to reduce damage.
Ensure garden birds have food and fresh water and keep feeders clean to prevent disease.
Enjoy the snowdrop displays at 50 venues around Scotland (2nd February – 17th March). See http://www.visitscotland.com/snowdrop
Don’t forget to read my recommendations for five more great plants for winter interest in the garden later this month.