The list of laws and regulations includes common issues such as overhanging trees, boundary disputes, blocked sunlight and more.

A spokesperson for GardenBuildingsDirect said: “Many homeowners may be completely unaware of the laws and guidance protecting their outdoor space.

“Avoid neighbourly disagreements and breaking garden laws by brushing up on guidance.

“Many people will know to avoid planting invasive species, as doing so could actually be breaking the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

“Blocking a neighbour’s windows could also get you into trouble, depending on the circumstances.

“If a window has received light for 20 years or more, you aren’t allowed to block the light by planting a tree.

“Here we have shared other laws surrounding garden building permission, hedge boundaries and hedge trimmings.”

1. Garden buildings

If your garden building or summer house takes up more than 50 percent of the area of land around your home, exceeds 2.5 metres in height, or will be used as a self-contained living accommodation, the expert said it would require planning permission and it will not be considered a Permitted Development.

2. Blocking light

Under the Rights of Light Act, if a window has received natural light for 20 years or more, neighbours can’t block it with a new tree.

3. Hedge boundaries

The experts said: “If a hedge in your garden grows along the boundary between yours and your neighbour’s properties, you are both responsible for keeping it maintained and trimmed.

“If a neighbour’s hedge grows into your garden, you can trim it, but must return the trimmings to the owner.”

4. Trimming flowers and fruits

Although households are legally able to cut branches that hang into your garden up to your property line, they still belong to your neighbour.

This means your neighbour is legally entitled to demand any trimmings you cut off the branches.

5. Removing protected trees

The garden experts continued: “Carrying out any work or damaging protected trees without proper authorisation is an offence.

“Important trees are protected by Tree Preservation Orders, which restrict homeowners from being able to remove or prune them, even if they are in their own garden.

“Disturbing a tree protected by this order without proper permissions could lead to a fine of up to £20,000.”