Gardeners looking to remodel their outdoor space plan to make security their priority over the summer months, according to new survey.
Three quarters of households are looking to make improvements on their gardens this summer, with 24% of people concerned about the safety of their property.

The findings follow a recent survey conducted by GoCompare.com, which revealed that gardeners plan to spend an average of £420 on DIY projects to remodel their outdoor space and 7% of those tasks are designed specifically to boost security.

Of those surveyed, 17% plan to erect or renovate existing fencing and gates, while 12.5% hope that investing in their garden will increase the value of their property.