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Anthony Manning, Nottinghamshire

Although only a moderately-sized plot, Anthony’s tropical paradise is a triumph of plantsmanship and engineering. It features an impressive array of dense jungle planting and smart seating and decking all designed and built by Anthony himself. This garden

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