If you have a modest garden near Clapham Junction, you already know the odd little realities that come with it: a narrow run of paving, a patch of shade from a boundary wall, a fence that seems to eat half the light, and just enough grass to look messy if you ignore it for two weeks.

Everyone craves a peaceful outdoor retreat--a place to relax, unwind, and enjoy a moment of serenity away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.