I'd be as happy as a kid in a sweet shop with a new garden! If only there was someone by me who had one, I'd be round like a jiffy with my bags of seed.
Had a little bit of time and pleasant weather so started attacking one small willow tree and some of the bamboo clump. Seemed easiest to bend each stem and take it off with a billhook. Results below. This I suspect is the easiest bit...
i'd remove the hydrangea and crown lift the camellia so you can see through it/under it,
i'd also only remove the trees that are causing problems (willows and maple) as putting mature trees back into a garden is an expensive and back breaking problem.
Also think about pruning shrubs and not removing them, you might like them once they start growing
How is the kitchen coming along... You said you have a mattock, they are great tools if you are short of dynamite. It is too late now to say but anything that needs removing I usually leave long stumps or stems to use some leverage for pulling on or pushing when removing things. Sorry if it is teaching granma to suck eggs. Though not sure it would have necessarily helped with the bamboo.
Anything exciting in the pond? Good Luck with your new project hope you will be happy in your new home.
Plans for the kitchen are coming along nicely. Needs a section of wall removing first though to join with the dining room.
Have not identified all the trees, yet shame on me, but I know the willows. Thanks for tip on the stumps. My natural route would be to take as low as possible so may need to restrain myself.
Not done any pond dipping yet, looking forward to it though. Had newts and dragonflies at my last house so hope to find so.ething interesting.
1. Laying solid oak floors upstairs and preparing for a furniture delivery in a few weeks. 2. Getting quotes from local tradesmen for elements of the kitchen, electrics and utility room. 3. Only when 1 and 2 not taking priority I get to think about the garden.
I did some measuring and marking this weekend to see how the previously only dreamed of shed, composting area and greenhouse combination would fit the available space. I discovered that the 12ft greenhouse I had planned will not fill the space, I could easily go longer. On the premise that one should always get a bigger one than originally planned I am now looking for a bigger one, not sure I can afford it but going to try. Had an 8ft one in the old house so the extra space will be very welcome.
Exciting times Forester Pete. Instead of a longer, more expensive greenhouse, what about a cold frame or two instead. They're invaluable for protecting potted on plants, bulbs in pots etc. I wouldn't be without mine.
The prices do go up quite a bit as they get longer I see. I have never had a cold frame before so will add them to my ideas list and see what I can make fit.
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You said you have a mattock, they are great tools if you are short of dynamite.
It is too late now to say but anything that needs removing I usually leave long stumps or stems to use some leverage for pulling on or pushing when removing things. Sorry if it is teaching granma to suck eggs.
Though not sure it would have necessarily helped with the bamboo.
Anything exciting in the pond?
Good Luck with your new project hope you will be happy in your new home.
Have not identified all the trees, yet shame on me, but I know the willows. Thanks for tip on the stumps. My natural route would be to take as low as possible so may need to restrain myself.
Not done any pond dipping yet, looking forward to it though. Had newts and dragonflies at my last house so hope to find so.ething interesting.
Lots of good tips here, thank you all.
1. Laying solid oak floors upstairs and preparing for a furniture delivery in a few weeks.
2. Getting quotes from local tradesmen for elements of the kitchen, electrics and utility room.
3. Only when 1 and 2 not taking priority I get to think about the garden.
I did some measuring and marking this weekend to see how the previously only dreamed of shed, composting area and greenhouse combination would fit the available space. I discovered that the 12ft greenhouse I had planned will not fill the space, I could easily go longer. On the premise that one should always get a bigger one than originally planned I am now looking for a bigger one, not sure I can afford it but going to try. Had an 8ft one in the old house so the extra space will be very welcome.
thanks