Dave Hands

Mixture of jobs to do today, you can’t be too well prepared!

One of this weeks job was reducing this conifer hedge in height to make it more manageable for it’s owner to trim in future. Perfect time of year for hedge reductions before the birds start nesting again in Spring.

My own garden update after 2 years since starting!!

This poor Apple tree was neglected for years. All dead, damaged, crossing branches removed allowing air circulation and sunlight to reach all branches giving the tree a new life. 2 hours of pruning later…

Time for an update! A small gravelling job completed during the very cold spell. Around 2 tons of soil removed to a depth of 5 inches, good quality heavy duty weed membrane laid and then filled with 20mm gravel. Much improved!

Another one of my own projects.. An unloved patio area transformed into a private secret wildlife retreat! Excited to spot my first guest.. A newt!

My own garden created during my spare time over around 6 months. Finally getting there!

Here I dug out all the weeds, brambles and ivy, laid weed membrane and added nearly 2 ton of 20mm gravel.

Today’s job was giving this Pyracantha hedge a much needed major trim! Reduced in width by approx half and all cuttings taken away. Much better!

First cut of the season!