Whether you have a small garden or some unused corners you would like to improve, there is no shortage of ideas to make the most of the space and create your dream outdoor retreat

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Award-winning designer Manoj Malde explains how to blend comfort and beauty with interest and practicality to create an outdoor room to cherish

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Don’t wait for summer to realise your garden’s not up to scratch. The best time to sort your green space is now

It’s one of the most common reasons for a planning application to be refused, so what can you do to ensure overlooking doesn’t become an issue on your project? Our expert shares his advice…