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
winnetou78 schrieb:
Try doing that with two small children, unbelievableThe woman is a mother, the man works hard.
Then just hire a gardener!
W
winnetou7817 Sep 2017 09:26I have nothing more to add.
I don’t understand the whole topic: if there is no time available (this is not a criticism), then why ask how to manage this with the existing equipment and where to start?
If there is definitely no time, interest, or skills, that’s what the phone book is for.
Otherwise, it should be said: why this confusing talk about “owner” in an odd way? Then you get answers related to landlord/tenant status, meaning rights and obligations.
If you just speak frankly and say that you live with grandpa and need to support him, then moral responsibilities look quite different 🙂
If there is definitely no time, interest, or skills, that’s what the phone book is for.
Otherwise, it should be said: why this confusing talk about “owner” in an odd way? Then you get answers related to landlord/tenant status, meaning rights and obligations.
If you just speak frankly and say that you live with grandpa and need to support him, then moral responsibilities look quite different 🙂
K
Knallkörper17 Sep 2017 21:32Using glyphosate is faster than using a hoe and pruning shears. You can apply it around the house. In the garden, you could even experiment with dynamite if you really want to get rid of the shrubs.
Knallkörper schrieb:
Glyphosate works faster than hoe and shears. You use it around the house. In the garden, you can even experiment with dynamite if you really want to get rid of the shrubs. Yes, that also immediately solves the problem with the children. 😕