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Ali Lovett

From blank canvas to nature-friendly oasis – this multi-faceted garden is truly thriving

A patio with dining furniture and parasol alongside a lawn and summerhouse.

After making the move from a commuter town in Essex to a tiny village in Suffolk, Dorothy and James Clark set to work to transform their new ‘blank canvas’ garden into a haven for wildlife.

‘After retiring, we wanted to move to the countryside,’ says Dorothy. ‘Lots of properties around here have enormous gardens, but it was important to us to find somewhere manageable. This one wraps around the house without being too big.'

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