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WHO LIVES HERE? James, Ina, Donovan and Amy Cross with their English Springer Spaniel, Lilly

WHERE Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria

SIZE OF GARDEN About 4 000m²

 TYPE OF SOIL Shale-like, a little clay soil and sections with loose stones

Aharmonious blend of topiaries, fragrant roses and shady beds under large trees – these are the striking features of James and Ina Cross’s neatly manicured garden.

“Our garden is a combination of formal and informal, with lots of pots, plants shaped into topiaries and clipped hedges,” says Ina. “When we moved here in 2013, the garden

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