Start saving now as this Christmas could be the most expensive if you choose to let the experts sort out your tree.

A London garden centre is offering its customers a bespoke service where they can purchase a Nordmann fir tree and have it installed and decorated in their home - for £1,700 for an 8ft version.

Prompted to offer the service by customers, Petersham say they want to make it as easy as possible to replicate their magnificent work in your own home.

“The Petersham style is very aspirational and is hard to replicate,” said a spokesperson.

“Some people love what they see but don’t have the eye for detail themselves to recreate it. Others are not confident enough to try it, and can be overwhelmed by the task. For some, it is a matter of saving time.”

With prices starting at £750 for a 4ft tree and ornaments you have to adorn yourself, this is a luxury purchase, but Petersham argue that customers are investing in items that will last generations.

“This is not a trend. It is more meaningful than that. This year, our ornaments are nearly all plastic-free and we are discouraging the fast-fashion that Christmas has become.

“We want to go back to the Christmas of our grandparents, where ornaments are made to be treasured and kept, not just to be part of a trend. The items are made to last.”