We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's taken a lot of effort to turn your backyard into an oasis with DIY or professional landscaping. The last thing you want permeating your ...

Soundproofing your garden might sound a little extreme, but if settling down for some quiet time outdoors is a distant dream due to irritating and intrusive noises, it might be time to consider it.

Summer BBQ season is upon us, which for many means sunshine, sausages and paddling pools in the backyard. But as urban pressures grow and neighbours increasingly spend most of their time within ...