If you garden in Forest Hill, the rules around green waste can feel oddly specific at first glance.

Historic gardens are rarely simple. They carry old planting schemes, changing foot traffic, awkward shade, compacted soil, drainage quirks, and the quiet pressure of needing to look good all year.

If you garden on or near Dartmouth Road, you already know the rhythm of the area: a mix of compact front gardens, tucked-away back plots, shady boundaries, and the occasional patch that looks fine from the pavement but needs serious attention once you step inside.