Dave Robinson and Gemma Furby in their jungle paradise backyard. (Tom Wren via SWNS)
A couple have spent 10 years transforming their garden into a jungle paradise — and say it is "thriving" in the heat wave.
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The front of their house. (Tom Wren via SWNS)
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(Tom Wren via SWNS)
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