When the sun comes out, people in the UK like to go outside. They put up decking and have barbecues, and they often forget about their garden borders.

Some garden projects can cause problems with neighbours. Experts say that people often search for 'garden rules' and 'decking permissions' in the summer. They have found some common mistakes that people make when they are gardening.

Many people like to put up decking in their gardens, but they often think they don't need permission. In England, decking is allowed in some cases, but there are rules about how high it can be and how much of the garden it can cover.

One big mistake people make is building decking on uneven ground. This can make the decking higher than it should be, and that means they need permission.

Decking is a popular thing to add to a garden.

Some people like to build sunrooms or conservatories, but these can be a problem if they are not built correctly. The rules about what is allowed depend on things like how high the building is and how close it is to the boundary.

If you build something without permission, you might get in trouble. You could be told to change or remove the building, and you might have to pay a fine.

A messy garden is not always against the law. But if it is causing problems for the neighbours, like attracting vermin or creating bad smells, it can be a problem.

The council can get involved if a garden is causing problems. If someone complains, the council might tell the owner to clean up the garden.

If you ignore the council's warnings, you could get a big fine. You should keep your garden tidy and deal with any problems quickly.

In the summer, people like to have barbecues and use fire pits. But if the smoke is bothering the neighbours, it can be a problem.

If the council warns you about the smoke and you ignore it, you could get a fine. You should put your barbecue in a safe place and think about the wind direction.

You might need permission to do some things in your garden.

If you make big changes to your garden, like changing the level or building a wall, it can cause problems. You should think about how it might affect your neighbours.

If you do something to your garden without permission, the council might tell you to change it or remove it. You could also get a fine.

In the summer, people often do things to their gardens that can cause problems with their neighbours. If you are planning to build something or make changes, you should check the rules first.