Booking a gardener should feel straightforward: agree the work, understand the price, and get the garden looking neat without nasty surprises. Yet hidden charges still catch people out more often than they should.

If you live or work near Neal Street in Covent Garden, you already know the kind of outdoor space you're dealing with: compact courtyards, narrow side returns, roof terraces, little tucked-away gardens, maybe a couple of pots by the back door.

Are you seeking a natural screen to create a serene, private oasis in your backyard lounge or patio?