Front gardens along Clapham Road in SW9 can be charming, but narrow ones are a different puzzle altogether.

If you manage or live around a shared estate garden, you already know the pattern: one week the grass looks fine, then a bit of rain, a few missed cutbacks, a windy day, and suddenly the whole space feels less cared for.

Imagine stepping out onto your patio or balcony, instantly transported to your own serene retreat -- all thanks to a lush natural screen fashioned by tall potted plants.