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vertical tongue and groove fencing with trellis section on top running along driveway with green box hedge and trees planted at low level

From pretty pickets to stylish slats, here's 15 driveway fencing ideas to elevate your entrance

By Sarah Harley, Natasha Brinsmead last updated

Whether you're seeking driveway fencing ideas to add security or simply style, we've rounded up a selection to suit all types of homes and budgets

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woman wearing denim shirt and blue gardening gloves cutting back tree with saw

Is your neighbour's tree blocking sunlight? Here's what you can and can't do when it comes to trimming trees that aren't your own

By Jayne Dowle published

Tackling your neighbour over a troublesome tree casting shade over your home or garden needn’t be daunting or lead to a dispute if you follow our expert advice

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Charming brick cottage with mint green front door, wooden bench, potted hydrangeas, and climbing plants creating a cosy, welcoming porch scene.

These are the biggest mistakes homeowners make when designing a porch — and how to avoid them

By Gabriella Dyson published

From mismatched designs to overlooked security, these common porch slip-ups could be undermining your home’s entrance

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Why the right driveway length matters to the look of a property and your finances

By Pete Wise published

We interviewed an installer, a paving specialist and a property agent to learn how a longer driveway affects a property's accessibility, installation costs and curb appeal.

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Modern house entrance with pale stone cladding, timber ceiling, steps, and a potted shrub beside a sleek, recessed front door.

Experts reveal how high a porch can be without breaking UK planning rules

By Gabriella Dyson published

Discover how high you can build a porch under UK rules, what to watch out for, and how to avoid design mistakes that could cost you

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A large chalet-style self build home with timber cladding with a drought tolerant front garden planting scheme

These are the garden design trends that designers are loving for their outdoor spaces this summer

By Teresa Conway last updated

These are the top garden trends for 2025, according to Chelsea garden designers

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A small garden with round table and lawn with wooden fence panel boundary

Wind causing fence panels to rattle? These clever attachments that anyone can fit can instantly mute that annoying sound

By Teresa Conway published

Thankfully, in most cases, the best method for how to stop fence panels rattling is an easy fix

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Garden wall with old broken render and ivy on top off wall

Want to know how to do garden wall repairs? Pros reveal how to fix cracked mortar, crumbling render or damaged brick

By Steve Jenkins published

Learn how to perform garden wall repairs yourself to save money

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modern house finished in white render and timber cladding with long gravel driveway, lawn and conifer lined small avenue

Parking your car shouldn't mean sacrificing a connection with nature. These 13 front garden driveway ideas show you how

By Sarah Harley, Amy Reeves last updated

Getting the right balance with your front garden driveway ideas can be tricky when you need to create a space that's practical yet pretty. But, there are ways to do it say the experts, and here's how

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Why a heated driveway might be the luxury upgrade that takes your home up a notch

By Pete Wise published

Heated driveways are most commonly seen in prosperous North American, Japanese and Scandinavian homes. Experts explain why the trend is now catching on it the UK.

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