August can be an interesting month; if the weather warms up it is ideal gardening time, however, you can get stung by an about-face from Mother Nature sending us back to winter mode. All things going well though, August should be all about getting back into the garden, preparing for spring planting and having a general tidy up.

Celebrating the end of winter, vibrant spring flowering bulbs give maximum effect for minimum effort.
There is no limit to the number of bulbs that can be planted to give late winter and early spring colour and, with a bit of careful planning, there could be bulbs flowering in your garden right through to late summer.

Making compost is a very good practice from all points of view. Composting disposes of kitchen and garden waste and is environmentally friendly. Compost improves soil texture, reduces compaction, retains moisture in summer, encourages soil microbic activity and recycles nutrients - all great for the growth and maintenance of your plants.

Nothing beats the taste of a fresh, homegrown tomato - especially compared it to supermarket varieties, and this is often why 90% of home-gardeners grow tomatoes. Many gardeners encounter tomato growing problems however but here we show you what you can do about most common diseases, fungus and pesky bugs

Birds are social characters who make entertaining, colorful and often amusing additions to many households. Read more about them and the care they need to continue thriving in your home   

Dogs can start having litters of puppies at a very young age and throughout their lifetime can potentially deliver many litters. It’s important to desex your dog as soon as possible to reduce the number of unwanted animals in our communities. 

Goldfish may be just what you're looking for - bright, colourful with reasonably minimal maintenance required; goldfish are entertaining to watch and can make a great first, easy care pet. To ensure their continued health and happiness it’s important to get the basics right first.

When summer comes around following the long, cold winter, we all love to get outdoors and enjoy the sun's warmth and the associated wellbeing of feeling its rays on our backs. Our pets are no different, however, when we get too hot or feel like our skin is burning we move into the shade to protect ourselves and cool off. Don't assume that your pet will naturally have the same instinct.