If you have ever tried to move a mower through a narrow side return, carry hedge trimmers down a damp path, or find somewhere sensible to keep tools in a small urban garden, you already know the issue: access and storage can make garden care feel far harder than it should.

If your hedge has suddenly become a problem, you are not alone.

Living in a Southbank apartment by Royal Festival Hall gives you the best of London on your doorstep: the river, the culture, the constant movement. But it also brings a very specific gardening problem.

If you live near Upper Ground or Belvedere Road, you'll know the garden story is a bit different from a typical suburban one.

If you are looking after a compact garden in Waterloo Lower Marsh, you already know the challenge: every square metre has to earn its keep.

Looking for ways to transform your outdoor space into a private sanctuary? There's a secret embraced by luxury resorts, high-end residences, and garden enthusiasts worldwide - the use of handpicked tall-potted plants.