If your garden in Croham Hurst is starting to feel a bit out of step with the rest of the house, you are not alone.

If you have ever received a gardening quote that looked fair at first glance, only to find the final bill had crept up later, you are not alone.

If you garden near Sanderstead Station, you already know the mix of opportunities and little headaches that come with it: tucked-away plots, passing foot traffic, variable shade, dry spells after a bright run of weather, and the constant battle between beauty and practicality.