If you live near Lordship Lane, you already know the gardens around East Dulwich have a bit of everything: compact front plots, surprisingly deep back gardens, shaded corners, older trees, and the kind of mixed planting that can look brilliant in spring and a bit tired by late summer.

Are you searching for a serene, private oasis right in your backyard? With urban living and increasing proximity to neighbors, achieving backyard seclusion can be a real challenge.