Some interesting, common and not so common flowers. Can you name all of them?
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No day is ever the same
Some interesting work this week – A customer’s beloved tree peony was damaged in high winds – the first year that each of his 3 plants have had 3 blooms, and growing well; after expanding the bed and adding 20 bags of compost and 10 of manure last autumn. I discovered the damage and sawContinue reading “No day is ever the same”
Lawns
I use a mower which has 3 options; collection, mulch and side discharge. Generally I use collection at the start of the season i.e the forst cut after winter, and the last cut before winter. Why? Overwintered grass has to survive the cold, ice, snow – whatever is thrown at it – collecting these bladesContinue reading “Lawns”
“lawn” maintenance
This lawn is work in progress.. Bit lumpy from digging by 2 dogs. Watch this space! Unkempt front lawns can be a magnet for some unscrupulous “gardeners” especially vulnerable risky housebound persons. Keeping them tidy helps to avoid these “door to door” services. 1 hour and this lawn is now looked after…
Roses
This is a branch of an old rose (over 20 years old) which has old bare branches with most of the new growth coming at the end of the branches. In February I cut a notch with a sharp knife just above a bud (swollen point on the branch) Now at the beginning of AprilContinue reading “Roses”
Mangetout
Almost ready to go out in the garden.. Last year I planted directly in the ground, only to find that birds, rats and other wildlife also like mangetout, and they weren’t fussy about waiting for the crop! So this year, these have been started inside and soon they will be big enough to stand theContinue reading “Mangetout”
Good Friday
New gate and leveling entrance. The previous gate had been cut at an angle at the bottom to accommodate the sloping ground – and leaning post.
Spring!
Today was very spring-like. The long days are great for gardeners. 5 gardens today..
Wildlife Pond
Started this in May 2020 – for a customer. Spawn And today – tadpoles!
Toilet roll tube update!
Seeds are already germinating ! 6 days ..
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