<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: Decking Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:23:33 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[Gardeners warned to do one thing to their decking and patio to protect it for winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/13/285x214/2118590_1.jpg"/><br><br>Property expert Gregory Smith revealed that there are some essential steps for prepping your deck, from cleaning and treating the surface to protecting it from the elements.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:47:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Grace Piercy]]></author><category>Garden</category><media:keywords>Gardening, Patio, Decking, decking maintenance, winter garden preparation, mould removal, patio protection</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/13/590x/2118590_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mould and algae can damage wood decking, making it important to remove]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/13/237x141/2118590_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mould and algae can damage wood decking, making it important to remove]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardeners say £45 pressure washer is 'as powerful as Kärcher' for cleaning patios]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/13/285x214/2113934_1.jpg"/><br><br>Blast away autumn grime with this compact appliance that is ideal for small patios, paths and garden furniture - and is great for cars and muddy bikes too. <br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Eve Wagstaff]]></author><category>Garden</category><media:keywords>Argos, Karcher, Garden, Gardening, Cleaning, Decking, Express Shopping, McGregor pressure washer, K&#xE4;rcher comparison, patio cleaning, Argos reviews</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/13/590x/2113934_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Gardeners say the pressure washer is great quality]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty/McGregor]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/13/237x141/2113934_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Gardeners say the pressure washer is great quality]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty/McGregor]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garden decking warning as Brits told avert 'serious damage' by looking for 5 signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/285x214/2111781_1.jpg"/><br><br>An expert has issued advice and answered some questions decking owners might have.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 05:14:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Adam Toms]]></author><category>Property</category><media:keywords>Garden, Garden (section), Garden advice, Garden tips, Decking</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/590x/2111781_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A specialist has urged property owners to check their decking.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/237x141/2111781_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A specialist has urged property owners to check their decking.]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeowner must destroy 'decking tower' which loomed over neighbours]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/285x214/2104679_1.jpg"/><br><br>Council used estate agent photos on decking to win huge planning dispute<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:35:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Jonathon Hill,Twm Owen,Ben Hurst]]></author><category>Property</category><media:keywords>Wales, Decking, Homeowner dispute, Garden decking, Planning permission, Monmouthshire Council enforcement</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/590x/2104679_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A photograph from February 2025 showing the completed decking. Picture: PEDW]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[PEDW]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/51/237x141/2104679_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A photograph from February 2025 showing the completed decking. 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Titchmarsh 'gets it in the neck all the time' over garden trend he created]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/285x214/2010360_1.jpg"/><br><br>As he publishes his gardening 'rights and wrongs' list, gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh reveals the trend he started that earns him most criticism<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Michael Moran]]></author><category>TV &amp; Radio</category><media:keywords>Alan Titchmarsh, garden trends, decking controversy, gardening faux pas</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/590x/2010360_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Alan admits he has earned a lot of criticism by kickstarting the decking trend]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail 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