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Oh snow, where were you in London on Christmas day? Why are you here now, hampering our efforts to burn off mince pies through brisk gardening? There's nothing I can do in my garden, except ponder when the compost heap will start breaking down again

too. London alone, is losing equivalent to two-and-a-half Hyde Parks of land each year. Not only is this reducing wildlife habitats, but it also puts pressure on sewage systems, as there is less land to absorb rainfall. This causes drains to back up

I seem to be bucking a trend among homeowners. Rather than paving over my garden, I have 'un-paved' it, unlocking the earth and growing a range of plants to provide habitats for wildlife.The paving of front gardens is becoming increasingly common