* BBQs in gardens should be set up on level ground
* Keep your BBQ away from flammable materials like dry brush, long grasses, fences or sheds
* Avoid setting up your BBQ on any decking in your garden
* If you live in a property with a balcony, never use it is a place to set up your BBQ
* BBQs should not be used in parks or open spaces
* Keep grass cut short (below 7cm) in your garden
* Consider cutting back trees and shrubs that are close to your home
* Dispose of your garden waste responsibly
* If possible create a fire break around your property. You can do this by clearing 2-3m around all sides of your home and garden
* Clear flammable debris, like dead leaves, from your garden and guttering
* Try to position any sheds or garden furniture away from your home
* Keeping your garden watered in dry spells makes it less combustible. If a hosepipe ban is in place, consider using water butts or wastewater from your home to water your garden