If you have ever tried to get garden work sorted at short notice, you will know the feeling: a patch of time opens up, the weather looks decent, and suddenly the whole plan slows down because one detail was missed.

If you live on the Isle of Dogs, you already know the truth: outdoor space is precious. A courtyard can be tiny, awkwardly shaped, shaded by tall buildings, or exposed to wind coming off the river.

If you manage an office near Canary Wharf station, roof planting and terrace upkeep can slip down the list faster than anyone likes to admit.

If you live, manage, or maintain a garden in Poplar, you already know pruning is never just "a quick trim.

If you manage, maintain, or are simply curious about a roof garden in Canary Wharf, you already know it is a different beast from a ground-level plot. Wind behaves differently.

Is your patio feeling a little too open or lacking in privacy? Tall-potted plants can be the transformative solution you need for creating an inviting and secluded outdoor space.