Use a light rake or brush to keep the lawn free of leaves and debris, fallen leaves will trap moisture

Feed the birds by hanging fat balls and keeping bird feeders topped up to attract birds, which in turn eat

Put your new-year enthusiasm to good use by cleaning pots, tools, water butts and greenhouses in preparation for spring. It’s

Prune your currant plants and gooseberries now to maintain a productive framework of healthy branches. Force rhubarb plants by placing

January is the month to start pruning rhododendrons. Prune your wisteria by cutting back whippy summer growth, leaving only 2