I tried sowing a green manure, but I think it was a bit late here for it to be very effective. I knew it probably wouldn't be viable, but felt it was worth a go as it didn't cost much. That's worth doing if you have the conditions, to save having bare ground for months, or having to net it like I did.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Haha, my back isn't the best but I've never let it stop me yet. After clearing the gravel back by a bout six foot this half of the garden I dug a foot wide trench alongside it and used most of the gravel to create what will be a border for the eventual lawn. I intend to continue the gravel border alongside the path and try to use all the gravel from this half of the garden.
You'll need to get those stumps out though - that's going to be the hardest bit unless you can get a digger in, or a chap with a stump grinder. The latter is probably the best solution. They do it very quickly, and you'll have some woodchip to save as a mulch.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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I tried sowing a green manure, but I think it was a bit late here for it to be very effective. I knew it probably wouldn't be viable, but felt it was worth a go as it didn't cost much.
That's worth doing if you have the conditions, to save having bare ground for months, or having to net it like I did.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
After clearing the gravel back by a bout six foot this half of the garden I dug a foot wide trench alongside it and used most of the gravel to create what will be a border for the eventual lawn. I intend to continue the gravel border alongside the path and try to use all the gravel from this half of the garden.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...