With many of us sprucing up our gardens this summer, Brits need to be careful to check for one detail before making changes to their garden fences. Now that the sun is in full blast, it’s easier ...

For UK homes, usually the fencing in your back garden should be a maximum height of 2 metres (about 6.5 feet) and the front garden of your property should be 1 metre (3.2 feet), according to Lawsons.

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