Fencing
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Getting rid of concrete path and putting in raised beds for deep planting..
Veggie plot cleared and broad beans and mangetout planted.
Extending beds
Mammoth Holly hedge
This hedge hasn’t been cut for a few years, reduced in height and cut. Lots of thick brambles made it harder. Bramble stems are very fibrous and can be used to make strong cordage, link to video here https://youtu.be/yllZBqAOek8
Digging for….
Uncovering slabs in a “lawn” .. For next stage..
Moving day lillies
Ivy clearing day and buds waiting for spring
HEDGES
“The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. (CSS) or the Environmentally Sensitive Area scheme (ESA) you must not cut hedgerows during the main bird nesting season which is taken to be from 1 March to 31 July (inclusive)” It’s 2023 and time will fly – leave it too late to deal with hedges – and youContinue reading “HEDGES”
Clearing bay tree cuttings and reducing hedge height
Don’t forget hedge cutting should be done by end of March. I will post the legislation that governs this. Book your gardener to do this soon the longer you wait there will be less availability and prices will go up Now when most gardeners are quieter is when you should him them in. As soonContinue reading “Clearing bay tree cuttings and reducing hedge height”
