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Thames Water announces new hosepipe ban, affecting over 1 million homes
By Joseph Mullane published
Thames Water to restrict usage in parts of southern England as they claim there is an urgent need to “make every drop count”

Who will be crowned Shed of the Year 2025? You decide
By Joseph Mullane published
22 incredible sheds, 1 national title – cast your vote and help crown Britain’s most brilliant backyard creation

9 decking cover ideas that will instantly transform your deck into a 24/7 space, whatever the weather
By Sarah Wilson published
Turn your deck into a year-round destination with these practical overhead solutions

Hosepipe bans begin with fines of up to £1,000 — and more could follow soon
By Joseph Mullane published
With South East Water, Yorkshire Water and Thames Water enforcing hosepipe bans millions of households face restrictions and fines as the UK endures one of its driest years in over a century

Could this swimming pool trend from the USA and Australia soon be making a splash in gardens across the UK?
By Sarah Harley published
We dive into a popular overseas swimming pool trend that's starting to make an appearance in the UK. But is it one that's going to make us reach for our cossies and rubber rings?

6 simple tricks designers use to make a patio look expensive – they're the perfect way to get a chic patio upgrade for less
By Sarah Wilson published
Give your patio a high-end look without breaking the bank

I was going to buy a pressure washer this Prime Day, but I picked up this £2 product to refresh my patio instead
By Teresa Conway published
I couldn't bring myself to checkout for fear of investing in another item that would sit unused in my shed for most of the year

How I trained the hedges in my cottage garden using this £11 arch from Amazon
By Amy Willis published
This metal garden arch from Amazon might've been cheap and cheerful, but it was perfect for training the young hedges in my garden when landscaping
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