However, one thing we do have plenty of is time, and many of you have been making the most of it by throwing yourselves into projects at home.
We asked you to send us snaps of your garden projects and you didn't let us down..
Here are just some of your beautiful garden transformations:
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Louise Hayes-Crossland has created a beautiful arrangement of pots along the stairs to the seated sun-trap. Photo: Louise Hayes-Crossland
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This looks like a great place to sit out in the sun on a Bank Holiday Monday! Thanks to Jean Delbridge for sending us the picture. Photo: Jean Delbridge
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Diana has really made the most of her back garden. Photo: Diana Delbridge Hunter
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Lisa Howarth's husband is still working on their 'massive' back garden project. Keep going, it's looking great! Photo: Lisa Howarth