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In with the Old

An intriguing mix of materials evokes an old-world feel in a newly transformed Vancouver garden

By Jennifer Hughes
Photos by Janis Nicolay
Styling by Heather Cameron

Janet had a vision and enlisted landscape designer John Minty to bring it to life. “I really wanted an enclosed European-courtyard feel overall, and not a lot of upkeep,” she says. “I’ve been a keen gardener in the past, but I’d grown tired of the work and wanted something low maintenance.” Her wish list included a terrace directly off the back of the house, a water feature, a cooking area and an outdoor fireplace. **Colourful, small trees and underplantings create a lush journey to the front door.**
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