Pristine flora of Korean demilitarised zone inspires English garden

Eden Project landscape to reflect demilitarised zone and forests restored after war

A garden inspired by the restoration of forests devastated in the Korean war, and by the lush vegetation that has taken hold in the demilitarised zone (DMZ) between the two countries, is being created in a corner of south-west England.

The garden at the Eden Project in Cornwall will feature wild lilacs, magnolias, lilies and oaks as well as the national plants of South and North Korea.

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Revealed: The UK’s most valuable driveways Nottingham Estate Agents

Empty driveways in London can earn their homeowners up to £5,860 per year, with the first £1,000 tax-free, making them some of the highest earning driveways in the UK, data from parking app firm JustPark has found. According to Direct Line Car Insurance, 3.5 million Britons are renting out their parking space and across the […]

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What to look out for in a HomeBuyer Report https://t.co/5qTI6FNfDM #estate agents Nottingham

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What to look out for in a HomeBuyer Report

Our property expert shares top tips for cutting through the jargon.

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Eco homes for sale – in pictures

Cut your energy bills with these environmentally-friendly homes, from Wales to Cambridgeshire

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International garden photographer of the year – in pictures

The international garden photographer of the year competition specialises in garden, plant, flower and botanical photography. It is run in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where entries are on display until 10 March. The competition is open to everyone, anywhere in the world. Images do not have to be taken in a specified year. There is no distinction drawn between professional and amateur photographers. There are 11 main categories to enter and numerous special awards. Here are nine of the first-placed entries in their categories, described in the photographers’ own words.

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