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UK households urged to do 4 things before putting up a new garden fence

While it's tempting to rip down a rotting old fence that's been stood for decades, simply just going ahead with the task in hand could have repercussionsGardeners to complete five things before setting up new garden fence(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Erecting a new garden fence is a job that comes with a whole set of challenges - and one of them is establishing exactly how high you can have it.Along with finding out who owns which fence, there are actually four things all gardeners must do before taking down a tatty old...
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Anyone with a garden told to act for massive £53,000 potential boost | Personal Finance | Finance

Thousands of homeowners could be sitting on a goldmine - and all it takes to unlock it could be a lawnmower and a few hardy shrubs.New research has revealed that a well-kept garden can boost the value of the average UK home by £53,650 - yet most of us are letting the opportunity slip through our fingers.Despite gardens being one of the most desirable features for house-hunters, only 16% of Brits are investing their savings into improving their outdoor space. This is according to a survey of 2,000 people by...