I think that might just be bindweed in that pic. A nuisance too, but easier to deal with.
I debated over whether that was a hydrangea or not @TheRickster! It certainly isn't too happy whatever it is. I know how hard it is too, to garden when you have babies and young children. I had the opposite problem, in that - I had a blank space and had to create one with no money, which is sometimes easier than investigating and dealing with mature specimens, but is also very limiting. I did it when they were asleep, a bit at a time. Take a section at a time @Fliq , put the photos on in a separate thread, and get the necessary info for pruning/feeding and generally caring for, each one. Any weeds can be removed at that point too. Don't worry about it, and dont make it a chore. Little bits at a time. An old fashioned [nowadays!] idea is to get a couple of books so that you can read up on basics. I'm sure plenty of people here will offer some recommendations. The internet is wonderul, but it's full of very conflicting advice, and often good quality books have much better basics.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I do think it’s a shame house sales don’t come with an obligatory garden survey! To know what you have inherited and what everything is would be so handy.
If you don’t know any enthusiastic gardeners personally, I would definitely pluck up the courage to speak to the neighbours with likely looking gardens, you may even find someone who knew the previous owner and her garden and be willing to pop round and help you make some sense of the chaos.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
I agree, it's a good way of getting to know the neighbours It's a fairly safe bet that if they have a lovely garden, a compliment and an appeal for information will be well received. I would pluck up courage @Fliq , and see how you get on . Speaking personally, l find it's always nice to receive compliments and answer any questions where l can . Most gardeners are more than happy to help.
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I debated over whether that was a hydrangea or not @TheRickster! It certainly isn't too happy whatever it is.
I know how hard it is too, to garden when you have babies and young children. I had the opposite problem, in that - I had a blank space and had to create one with no money, which is sometimes easier than investigating and dealing with mature specimens, but is also very limiting. I did it when they were asleep, a bit at a time.
Take a section at a time @Fliq , put the photos on in a separate thread, and get the necessary info for pruning/feeding and generally caring for, each one. Any weeds can be removed at that point too. Don't worry about it, and dont make it a chore. Little bits at a time.
An old fashioned [nowadays!] idea is to get a couple of books so that you can read up on basics. I'm sure plenty of people here will offer some recommendations. The internet is wonderul, but it's full of very conflicting advice, and often good quality books have much better basics.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
If you don’t know any enthusiastic gardeners personally, I would definitely pluck up the courage to speak to the neighbours with likely looking gardens, you may even find someone who knew the previous owner and her garden and be willing to pop round and help you make some sense of the chaos.
It's a fairly safe bet that if they have a lovely garden, a compliment and an appeal for information will be well received. I would pluck up courage @Fliq , and see how you get on . Speaking personally, l find it's always nice to receive compliments and answer any questions where l can . Most gardeners are more than happy to help.