If you garden in Westminster, or you manage gardens for clients there, the permit side of the job can be the bit that catches people out. The pruning is the easy part.

Hidden fees are the bit nobody wants to discover after the hedge is cut, the lawn is tidy, and the gardener is already halfway back down the road.

If you are working with a tiny front garden in Millbank, close to Tate Britain, you already know the challenge: not enough space for everything you want, but just enough space for the wrong thing to become a nuisance.

Dreaming of an oasis right outside your door? If you crave tranquility, privacy, and gorgeous natural ambiance, the secret lies in picking the right tall potted plants for secluded spaces.