The English Garden

Only CONNECT

The creation of a garden is often about making connections. Forging links between indoor and outdoor spaces and the people who inhabit them. The point is perfectly illustrated by this red-brick cottage set in the undulating Cheshire countryside. Over the years in which they have lived here, its owners have progressively renovated the house to create a much-loved family home. But once their children had grown and there was no longer any need to accommodate trampolines and football pitches, they felt it was time to turn their attention to enhancing the garden.

Local garden designer Janine Crimmins was contacted following a

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