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Noisy neighbours or traffic sounds ruining your downtime in the garden? These 6 soundproofing tips will restore peace and quiet to your outdoor space
By Sarah Wilson published
Turn a noisy garden into a quiet retreat with these simple soundproofing measures

Can you build a patio in a sloping garden? Yes say the experts, providing you follow this 5-step action plan to get it right
By Sarah Wilson published
Build a patio on a slope and it can be a real focal point in your garden design, offering an elevated view, an intimate sunken space or even several terraces

Define your outdoor areas with garden edging — here are 18 ideas to get you started
By Natasha Brinsmead, Teresa Conway last updated
Our collection of garden edging ideas brings together designs and inspiration for all kinds of landscaping schemes, from rustic and rural to contemporary and sleek

How to make a bee watering station to help pollinators survive the hot weather — it's a child-friendly activity too
By Teresa Conway published
You don't need a garden for a bee watering station and you can use free items from around the home

Can you turn a pond into a natural swimming pool?
By Gabriella Dyson published
Thinking about turning your tired garden pond into a beautiful, chemical-free swimming pool? Here’s everything you need to know before you dive in

Wasps completely ruined my sunny garden weekend, so I spoke to pest control experts, and they gave me 5 tips on fixing the problem
By Teresa Conway published
Take the sting out of summer by naturally deterring wasps from your outdoor spaces without resorting to chemical wasp killers

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
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