Rake off loose debris.

Remove weeds and undesired plants completely.

Dig over and remove roots etc, until soil is clear and easy to dig down to the depth of one spit.

Dig in the compost using one bag per meter squared.

Leave the tool you were using and no longer need with the other tools.

Never keep hand tools in trugs as these can very easily end up on the compost heap/ in the tip.

Stack plant pots rather than thrown onto the ground after planting

Be wary of muddy boots and walking over lawns and paving.

Aim to reduce soil spilling over edges. Brush back onto the bed before it is trodden into paving/ lawn