WHO LIVES HERE? Vanessa and André Brink, their daughter Emma (23), son Murray (20) and dogs, Bentley and Charlie
WHERE Parktown North, Johannesburg
SIZE 1 600m2
AGE OF CURRENT GARDEN 24 years
TYPE OF SOIL Sandy with clay, now enriched with compost
“There's always something to enjoy in our garden,” says Vanessa. “In winter, the magnolia produces beautiful blooms for our daughter Emma's birthday. In spring, poppies and foxgloves pop up on their own. In summer, the roses, agapanthus and pride of India make a stunning show.”
While classic lines and established beds give the impression that the garden has always looked like this, in reality it's the result of her vision and a lot of hard work. “I'm constantly experimenting with new plants. I move pots around, and divide…