Hi, just to let you know that I won the 'Planet Patio' book last week. It's full of brilliant ideas, I am so thrilled as I don't win anything .. keep up the good work UKStyle.

Hi Kazbunny. Glad you're enjoying the book - thanks for letting us know - and tell us if you embark on any of the ideas!

I am also a winner... I am one of those who has spates of winning minor things like slot machines and raffles... so maybe my luck has changed... I will have to do the lottery this week...

I am looking forward to the book because whilst I haven't always enjoyed the programme he does have some different ideas which I might be able to adapt... most of his projects would dwarf my garden but I do have a decent patio which is in need of a makeover... as when we had that hot weather the concrete slabs heated up so much that you couldn't sit out there because of the radiated heat...

Glad you're looking forward to getting the book - hope you've received it by now. Planet Patio has some great suggestions for unusual types of surfaces, planting for effect and stunning garden features. Let us know if you try any of them out!

So...do any of you girls have a [b]thing[/b] about the lovely Dermot Gavin? Or is it just me?