Hiring a gardener should make life easier, not turn into a slow drip of surprise costs. Yet that is exactly where people get caught out: a quote looks tidy at first, the work begins, and then the extras start appearing.

If you live in E13 and your terrace garden feels a bit too small, too exposed, or just plain underused, you are not alone.

If you live near Barking Road and your front garden is looking a bit tired, overgrown, or simply hard to keep on top of, you are not alone.

If you live near Plaistow Broadway, you already know the truth: outdoor space is precious, and not always generous.

If you've ever dreamed of transforming your outdoor space into a private sanctuary, you're not alone.