If you need a garden cleared today, you are usually not in the mood for a long planning exercise.

If you run a shop on or near Wanstead High Street, the outside of your business is doing more work than you might think.

Private front gardens do a lot of quiet work. They shape the first impression of a home, soften the street view, and, if they are looked after well, make coming back in the evening feel a little nicer.

Transforming your outdoor space into a peaceful, private retreat is easier than you think.