Hello,
Gardening is a complete mystery to me. Now I have the following problem: I live in a house where the owner can no longer do any work but still wants the garden maintained. However, a lot has become overgrown by now. I would take care of it, but it’s difficult to clear everything out with just gloves, a shovel, and small pruning shears.
Along the paths and walls of the house, the owner has planted several spots a bit informally. So, I have everything from small trees and shrubs to large and small plants.
As far as I know, all the gardening tools one might need are available, but I have no idea what I actually need. Are there any gardening experts here who could give me some guidance on the best approach?
I thought it would be best to trim everything back to what’s necessary and dig out the rest, but what should I use for trimming, and are there any tips for digging? Or do I really need to remove everything with a shovel?
I already asked the experienced homeowner, but he is over 90 years old and unfortunately struggles with some “age-related mood swings.” I’m not getting any useful advice from him anymore, and sometimes I think that although he used to enjoy doing it, he wasn’t really knowledgeable or efficient when it comes to gardening.
I would be very grateful for any helpful tips.
Basically, I assume I have access to all kinds of gardening tools, even if they aren’t the most common ones for home gardening, as I know a few other garden owners who can provide additional tools if needed.
Best regards
Gardening is a complete mystery to me. Now I have the following problem: I live in a house where the owner can no longer do any work but still wants the garden maintained. However, a lot has become overgrown by now. I would take care of it, but it’s difficult to clear everything out with just gloves, a shovel, and small pruning shears.
Along the paths and walls of the house, the owner has planted several spots a bit informally. So, I have everything from small trees and shrubs to large and small plants.
As far as I know, all the gardening tools one might need are available, but I have no idea what I actually need. Are there any gardening experts here who could give me some guidance on the best approach?
I thought it would be best to trim everything back to what’s necessary and dig out the rest, but what should I use for trimming, and are there any tips for digging? Or do I really need to remove everything with a shovel?
I already asked the experienced homeowner, but he is over 90 years old and unfortunately struggles with some “age-related mood swings.” I’m not getting any useful advice from him anymore, and sometimes I think that although he used to enjoy doing it, he wasn’t really knowledgeable or efficient when it comes to gardening.
I would be very grateful for any helpful tips.
Basically, I assume I have access to all kinds of gardening tools, even if they aren’t the most common ones for home gardening, as I know a few other garden owners who can provide additional tools if needed.
Best regards
Obviously, I’m not as skilled as you, hanging over the garden beds with an 11-week-old baby in a carrier on my chest and a 15-month-old child constantly running around, casually using scissors and a shredder (the child is happy) (the baby is happy).
By the way, if you’re exclusively breastfeeding, sometimes you have more time to type than you want, at least in the middle of the night when everyone needs or wants to sleep.
By the way, if you’re exclusively breastfeeding, sometimes you have more time to type than you want, at least in the middle of the night when everyone needs or wants to sleep.
W
winnetou7817 Sep 2017 08:41Well, right now I also know how little time you have with a small baby. I find your response quite rude and out of touch.
No one is going to treat you like you’re stupid here.
But honestly: you grow into the tasks, and no one is born with a manual for life’s challenges. The garden is right there in front of you now. It’s fine to ask questions here. But a complete redesign is not necessary.
I would suggest visiting a gardening forum and instead of writing too much, just post pictures of your garden.
Tip: For my first garden, I borrowed dozens of books on the topic from the local library, skimmed through them, and then gradually got started.
In the end, the only thing that matters is to get up and take action, as the previous speaker already said. Especially since September is the right time to act now 🙂
But honestly: you grow into the tasks, and no one is born with a manual for life’s challenges. The garden is right there in front of you now. It’s fine to ask questions here. But a complete redesign is not necessary.
I would suggest visiting a gardening forum and instead of writing too much, just post pictures of your garden.
Tip: For my first garden, I borrowed dozens of books on the topic from the local library, skimmed through them, and then gradually got started.
In the end, the only thing that matters is to get up and take action, as the previous speaker already said. Especially since September is the right time to act now 🙂
W
winnetou7817 Sep 2017 08:48Try doing that with two small children, unbelievable
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