Put cloches or horticultural fleece over strawberry plants. This will help start them into growth and encourages an early crop.

Bare-root fruit bushes, canes and trees can be planted, so long as the ground remains unfrozen.

Plant rhubarb into enriched soil, or lift and divide any established clumps.

Mulch fruit trees with well-rotted manure or compost. Be sure not to mulch up around the trunk.

Sprinkle sulphate of potash fertiliser around the base of fruit trees and bushes to encourage fruiting.

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Finish pruning