Hiring a gardener should make life easier, not turn into a guessing game.

If your garden in Highbury has got away from you a bit, you are not alone. A hedge has flared up, the lawn looks tired, weeds are edging into the path, and suddenly you need help now, not next week.

If you live in a terraced home near Highbury Fields, you already know the garden can be a real luxury. Small, yes. Manageable, usually.

Open-air living spaces such as patios, balconies, terraces, and decks have rapidly grown in popularity as homeowners seek to extend their living environments beyond four walls.