If your garden has suddenly gone from "a bit untidy" to "we need to sort this today," you are not alone.

If you have been pricing up garden help in St Johns, you will already know the tricky bit is not just finding the cheapest number.

If you rent a home with a garden, the line between "a tidy outside space" and "that's going to cost you at check-out" can feel a bit blurry.

If you are trying to budget for garden work, the numbers can feel oddly slippery. One quote says one thing, a neighbour swears it should cost less, and your own garden has a few surprises tucked behind the shed.

If your front garden feels more like an awkward strip of ground than a proper welcome to your home, you are not alone.