The house is safe because it is built on the top of a gentle slope down into the garden, says Wendy, 78, who is now a widow. Moving away to a flood-free garden was never an option though ...

Homeowners are being urged to flood-proof their gardens this autumn and experts have shared exactly how this can be done. As the wet weather sets in, you’ll want to protect your garden but if you’re ...

Ideas include choosing a variety of plants such as willow, water mint and astilbe, as well as slowing the flow of water into the garden during heavy rain. Andy Bord, chief executive at Flood Re ...

When Wendy and Christopher Bundy moved 100 yards down the road to their current home, they were well aware that the two-acre garden was prone to flooding. It is situated on the River Derwent’s ...

Homeowners are being urged to flood-proof their gardens this autumn and experts have shared exactly how this can be done. As the wet weather sets in, you’ll want to protect your garden but if ...