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A Garden Transformation in Lydgate, Oldham | Modern Gardens November 2023

  • Writer: David Keegan
    David Keegan
  • Nov 1, 2023
  • 1 min read

Updated: Dec 1, 2024

A Legate, Oldham garden transformed into a modern, family-friendly garden

In the November 2023 issue of Modern Gardens, I share the story of a garden transformation in Lydgate. Perched on the side of the Pennine Hills, Mike and Rachel's exposed plot presented unique challenges—a vast tarmac drive and a sparse courtyard offered little inspiration.


The brief? To create a modern, family-friendly garden that embraced breathtaking views and could endure the region’s often wild winters. Through the use of tough materials and resilient planting, the space was reimagined into a sheltered oasis, proving that even the most demanding landscapes can become something extraordinary.


Read the full feature below.



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