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Winter Garden Update

January 26, 2015 - No Comments - 2 min read

It’s been three months since my last garden post, which mainly consisted of images showing our lovely new lawn; a vibrant green fresh, healthy and fabulous lawn. Well, winter kicked in and things have changed slightly. That same bright green lawn, now looks like this…

before and after dead grass

Serious dead patches over the whole lawn! It doesn’t actually show up so bad on camera, but it looks pretty bad in real life. We still don’t own a lawnmower, so part of the problem comes from the grass never having it’s first healthy mow in Autumn.

I did eventually get out there and cut it with some hand shears, literally working on on my hands and knees one morning, and what a lunatic I must have looked! Especially to the tradesmen working in the upstairs flat next door.

But, it desperately needed a trim, so this is how I went about it. I didn’t cut much off at all, in fact, it barely looked any different, but it didn’t seem to harm the lawn and it still looked pretty healthy, albeit with some excess grass cuttings on the lawn.

But now, it’s dull, patchy and deathly looking. So, this weekend I thought it was about time I tried to rescue it! Staring with buying an actual lawnmower and giving it, it’s first mow!

unhealthy lawn in garden
lawn going brown

It’s not the neatest cut going, I’ll admit and I may have also cut the grass a bit too short. Apparently, you’re not meant to cut more than 1/3 off at a time. – and I’m pretty sure I chopped it straight in half. But y’know, fingers crossed and all that. I also added some lawn food in hope of bringing it back to life as well.

Elsewhere in the garden, I’m pleased to say that the rose-bushes which were previously dying after being relocated are in fact, ALIVE!

new growth on roses
roses in winter

Really happy about that! Maybe there’s hope yet for our grass? I also took the time to finally put the Christmas tree trimmings into the compost heap along with tons of leaves from the garden. It’s looking pretty good in there too! Getting back into gardening has got me pumped with ideas for spring, so bring on the sunshine!

compost heap with leaves in
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DIY Content: We’re not builders or experts in the trade industry, so please take any information on this blog as a rough guide and just our own experiences. This blog relates to our home only and you should always consult a professional in you’re in any doubt of work. Please also be aware Building Regulations change often, so always do your own research as well.
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