Households in the UK are being urged to carry out one key gardening task now before the end of summer. With around just one month left of summer, now is a great time to get outdoors and tackle any jobs you might not have got around to doing yet.

For many UK homeowners , this is the time to start thinking about prepping your house and garden for autumn and winter weather .

Although there may be temptation to wait for a cooler day to tackle outdoor maintenance such as DIY work on your driveway and patio, experts are warning that this isn't the best thing to do.

Delaying this work until the rainy season can lead to a host of expensive problems, from water damage to a cracked and crumbling surface.

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