Although February can treat us to some severe frosts, many gardeners are already looking to the new gardening season. As soon as temperatures stay above freezing in the daytime you can get going.

Winter weather can be quite hard on garden ponds and any fish and aquatic plants they contain, mainly due to the fact that a shortage of light and oxygen can occur if the pond freezes over completely. It goes without saying that this can harm flora and fauna.

Although February can treat us to some severe frosts, many gardeners are already looking to the new gardening season. As soon as temperatures stay above freezing in the daytime you can get going.