Alan Titchmarsh reveals a gardening task to help get rid of rats.

As the weather gets warmer, people want to enjoy the outdoors.

There are many things to like about summer, such as longer evenings and nice weather.

Some people's gardens are not peaceful because they have unwanted visitors like rats.

In the UK, there are two types of rats: the brown rat and the black rat.

Alan Titchmarsh shares tips to help keep rats out of gardens.

There are a lot of rats in the UK, with numbers ranging from 10 to 100 million.

Alan Titchmarsh gives advice on keeping rats away, including a lawn care task.

Alan Titchmarsh says rats are a scary garden pest and can be hard to find.

Rats like to live in compost heaps because they are warm.

To keep rats out of compost heaps, make sure they are well-built.

Alan Titchmarsh shares his top tips for keeping rats away.

In his garden, Alan Titchmarsh has a strong compost heap with wooden sides.

Alan Titchmarsh says to keep your lawn short to keep rats away.

Rats like to hide in long grass, so short grass can help keep them away.

If you have long grass, rats can easily get into your garden.

Cutting your grass short can help you see if there are any rats.

Short grass may not be good for other animals that live in your garden.

Longer grass can help keep moisture and provide food for insects.

It's up to you to decide how to take care of your garden and rat problem.