With the warmer weather already on the way, many gardens that have been left unattended through much of the winter have started to get some attention.
One of the first things people do as spring starts is to mow the lawn. Try and mow your lawn on a dry day when it has had a chance to dry out. If it has recently rained or is still wet from the dew that has formed overnight then you will often find that your lawn mower will get clogged up with damp grass and the mower can damage the grass by getting sunk in the soil.
Have a good tidy round your garden chucking away any furniture that cannot be saved and give toys a good wash if they have been outside all winter.
If you have potted plants then you may want to empty them out ready for when you want to plant new ones. Before planting new plants grown from seed be sure to establish them in a green house or inside and make sure they are strong enough to withstand the weather. If planting seeds or plants, check what conditions they like such as direct sunlight and plant them at the right time of year.