There's no denying that decking is a great way to zone your garden. The perfect place for a cozy seating arrangement or an outdoor kitchen, a deck often bridges the gap between outdoors and in, allowing us to truly make the most of our backyards. And yet, there's a host of design mistakes you're probably making that could be bringing your entire deck down without you even realizing it.
Decking ideas can make a beautiful addition to our backyards, but only if they're done properly. The potential for mistakes is threefold: first, there are the technical mistakes you make during installation (laying the boards down incorrectly, for example); second, there are aestehtic faux pas (like making your deck a disproportionate size); and finally, there are the mistakes your making during maintenance (such as failing to restain regularly enough). In short, plenty of pitfalls, but no room for error.
