No need to toe the line with teak these days. When it comes to replacing the deck of your boat, there are a multitude of alternatives to real wood. You can choose between cork, PVC, foam and a host of

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Garden plagued by problems? Here’s how to transform any space

Several years ago I moved to a new home with a mature established garden. It had many good qualities but needed a major revamp in order to suit my needs. In this three-part series, I’m sharing how I r

With temperatures dropping, here’s how to turn your home into a botanical paradise

For instant impact in a newly landscaped garden, there’s nothing quite like planting mature trees or native hedgerow plants for transformative and long-lasting results, believes Steven Desmond