Prickly planning problems? Better think laterally

Barry Burrows is Managing Director of Bartholomew Landscape Design. Based in Fulham and Victoria, Bartholomew has been creating uniquely tailored gardens since 1989 and has won many awards for its ambitious projects, including a record eight prestigious BALI National Landscape Awards.
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