Adding decking to your garden is a great way to divide it up into zones, creating a stylish base for an outdoor dining or seating area. If you're daunted by how to lay decking, fear not, with a few DIY skills and a helper you can bring your decking ideas to life.
Before you begin you'll need to decide on the type of decking you will use. Softwoods are the cheapest, but their lifespan isn't as long as hardwood boards. While composite decking is the most hardwearing, resistant to rot and will require less maintenance – although the price reflects this.
