Using rock salt to keep paths free of ice can scorch leaves and roots of plants, so apply with care and keep to a minimum.  Bulbs such as tulips that you haven't got around to putting in the garden, can still be planted as long as they are firm and mould-free.  Cut away the leaves of Helleborus orientalis to show off the flowers.  Once plants in containers have frozen, it's too late to bubble-wrap them. Move them to a sheltered spot near the house or into a light shed or garage.  More gardening advice and videos can be found at www.rhs.org.uk/gardening.  Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' AGM is a deservedly very popular winter flowering evergreen shrub. It has an upright habit and dark leathery leaves. Clusters of intensely fragrant flowers in late winter are white inside and purplish-pink outside. Often on the expensive side to buy as it can be difficult to propagate but happily, it is easy to grow. Best in dappled shade with a little sun and a fertile but well drained soil, this daphne is a good plant for resistance to hungry deer. Height 2-2.4m (6-8ft) and spread of 15m (5ft).  When pruning branches that are just too big for secateurs, the Wisley garden team prefers light and nimble pruning saws. Loppers tend to be cumbersome, and can make it difficult to make a clean cut.  Silky Fox saws are especially favoured for their clean, light cutting action. Additionally, Felco has a range of gardening tools including excellent pruning saws.  Buy Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' AGM from gardenshop.telegraph.co.uk Buy reader offers at gardenshop.telegraph.co.uk
Although it's time to take things easier in the garden and plan for the new    season, the RHS Advisory Service is still receiving plenty of    weather-related enquiries. Here are the most popular.