AS the days begin to get longer and the sun begins to poke it's head through the clouds a bit more, you may find that you are spending a bit more time in the garden.
If so, you may have started to notice that your fence is in need of good scrub, after being neglected over the winter.
If you are unsure what to do to make your fence sparkling again, then don't fear as gardening fans have shared some top tips.
Posting in the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group, one person said: "What is the best way to clean algae off wooden fence panels?"
The post was flooded with helpful responses.
One person said: "Use white vinegar spray. It took all ours off in no time".
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Another chimed: “White vinegar mixed with hot water and work it in with a brush and leave for 30 mins or more, then hose down.
“Repaint when dry with good quality fence paint.
"Normally this happens when a fence is in the shade most of the day, less of a problem in full sun.”
A third explained: “Vinegar in a spray bottle, spray it on, leave and it will get rid of the green stains in a few days.
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“I’ve done all my decking and fences last week, starting to see a difference already.”
White vinegar is a natural cleaning method that can kill algae without harming birds, insects and the majority of plants.
To clean your fence with it, mix one part water with one part vinegar and spray it on the affected area.
Then, rinse, the surface with a hose, and watch your fence shine.
White vinegar is super cheap, and can be purchased for as little as 79p from B&M.
Other gardening lovers also shared their fence cleaning tips in the comments.
One person said: "I use hot soapy water and a brush."
Another person suggested: "I use a mixture of bleach and water.
"Use a soft scrubbing brush to apply it, and then leave it to dry.
"You might need to re-apply it a few times, depending on how bad the algae is" .
A third person added: "I use Wet & Forget.
"It's brilliant and keeps fences algae free for a few years".
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A fourth person chimed in: "Mould and mildew spray with a sponge and hot soapy water works for me".
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