We planted a new hedge on the boundary this weekend to cover an ugly fence. The area also used to have three compost bins in it which have been moved to a more hidden area. Once cleared this area of the garden that was unloved and redundant makes a perfect spot for a vegetable patch. So while we had our hired digger which was used to dig the trench to plant the hedge and to move the compost heaps we used it to dig over the soil. We found a lot of old glass bottles, broken tiles paving stones and old tree roots. After pulling out all this rubbish we raked the soil level and retired inside to draw a plan over a cup of tea. So watch this space and see the vegetable patch take shape.
Our trusty digger
Another job I have been enjoying is sorting out and weeding the flower borders. Unfortunately, I have found that I have the dreaded ground elder and bind weed to contend with here although I find it strangely satisfying digging out the roots and destroying them. I am trying to knock the borders into shape before the warmer weather comes along and gets everything growing also I wanted to show off all the bulbs that are pushing through. I have also been busy chopping down an out of shape privet hedge and finishing the last of the rose pruning. Many of the roses in the garden have been neglected and there was a lot of dead wood that needed to be cut or sawn out of them. I noticed that most of the roses have had black spot so I made sure I cleared up as many of the fallen rose leaves and burnt them on the bonfire. Picking up the diseased leaves helps to prevent the fungus taking hold but it won’t eradicate it completely. I will need to keep an eye on the roses, feed and water them regularly and hand pick of any leaves that grow with black spot and burn them.
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