MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

Before pond plants start growing again and frogs start spawning, give your pond area a clear up. Cut back old leaves and flowers stems and compost them to make way for new growth and to prevent them e

The garden is quiet in January and February, but there are plenty of tasks to get on with. Some jobs are needed at this time of year while others, if carried out now, will help you for the gardening y

Karen Maris, by email A ANNE SAYS A winter lawn-seed mix should germinate at soil temperatures above 5°C, so get yourself a soil thermometer and watch the forecast. But don’t sow if the ground is wate

Have you ever inspected your freshwater tank to be greeted by a stale smell? Or wondered how long you can leave the water in the tank? It’s one of those areas many new motorhomers forget about until s

RiDE’s resident spanner-twirler on the mostly cost-free tweaks that’ll give your bike a great start to the year