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Decking DIY

Whether you’re landscaping a sloping garden and want to create different levels, or you’d like to break up a large lawn with an area that can be used all year round, decking is the perfect solution for zoning different spaces in the garden. Building a decked area might seem like a mammoth task to tackle yourself, but by following practical tips from our experts, it’s a job you can do as long as you have an extra pair of hands to help.

PREP THE GROUND PROPERLY

‘Although often the least enjoyable part of any landscaping job, preparing the ground is one of the most important things to do to ensure

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