Storms rarely leave a garden looking tidy.

If you live or work close to Limehouse Basin, you already know the appeal: water views, compact outdoor spaces, and gardens that can look brilliant in spring and a bit tired by late autumn if they are left to their own devices.

If you live on or near Narrow Street, you probably know the feeling: a garden can look beautiful one week, then suddenly feel cramped, shaded, windy, or just a bit tired the next.