My Garden Progress

Hello all

I hope you are well.

The New Clematis Montana 'Warwickshire Rose' has been Delivered and has now been Planted:



It has a Geranium Rozanne Planted in front of it, just out of view, so that will provide some Shade to the Clematis Roots.

Hopefully, it will grow as well as the Clematis Montana on the Fence opposite.

Thanks

Kevin

 

Hello all

Well, it is all happening Today.

I have now got a Date for the Small Weeping Cherry in the Front Garden to be Cut Down and the Stump Ground Out.

They will be coming Friday 19 May at approximately 10:30.

I will no doubt be back here Next Friday seeking Advice on how to best repair the Damage to the Lawn

Thanks

Kevin

 

Hi Kevin,

The Weigela does have a weeping habit and to prune it harshly would ruin it's shape. I would be inclined either to move it to a more open spot if possible or move the plants that are below it, allowing it to take over the corner it's planted in. If you decide to move any of the plants leave it until late autumn or winter. Meanwhile, when it's finished flowering and if you feel the need to prune it, I wouldn't take more than a third of growth off the stems. Sometimes variegated plants like Weigela revert to plain green leaves. If you spot any of those, the stems need to be pruned out.

What is the plant to the Weigela's right?

Pressure washing the drive has certainly made a difference.

I'll look forward to seeing that in bloom.

Repairing the lawn after the Cherry tree removal shouldn't be too much of a problem.

 

Hello @Sheal

The Plants in the Border from Left to Right are:

Viburnum
Spiraea
Weigela
Heuchera Melting Fire
Choisya
Hydrangea

There is nowhere to really relocate anything so making things fit together would be the preferred option.

Good to hear that repairing the Lawn should not be a difficult task.

I have also just managed to install another Two Lights, one for each of the Trees, it took a Year to do but better late than never.



I know Garden Lighting is somewhat controversial on here but I think it works

Thanks

Kevin

 

All those plants with the exception of the Heuchera will need a lot of space as they mature. The Choisya alone can grow to 6ft and the spread much the same. I think you may have to consider removing some of them at a later point.

With respect Kevin, I don't agree with garden lights as neighbours don't have any choice but to put up with them when they light up their gardens and houses at night.

 

Hello @Sheal

I understand about the Plants but from what I have researched, they can all be Pruned for Size which is what I will be looking to do.

I agree regarding the Garden Lights, however, I have them controlled by a Timer which turns the Lights on at Sunset and then turns them off after a specified number of Hours, I have it set at Two Hours.

I also checked and the Lights, which are only 3W Leds do not interfere with any Neighbours, if they did then I would never have installed them.

Thanks

Kevin

 

But your neighbours still have to look down on them from upstairs rooms and light like noise travels upwards. Sorry, but I see them as unnecessary pollution. We'll have to agree to disagree on the subject.

 

Hello @Sheal

Not a problem

I am looking forward to seeing the Clematis Montana 'Warwickshire Rose' Bloom too, if the other Montana is anything to go by then I should see some significant growth in the coming Months, here's hoping.

Next on the List will be the removal of the Dwarf Weeping Cherry Next Friday and the subsequent Lawn Repair, it is a shame but it is in Decline so I have no real choice.

On a Positive Note, it will make maintaining the Lawn easier, i would still prefer to keep the Tree though but it is what it is.

Thanks

Kevin

 

Hi Kevin,

Perhaps if you miss the tree when it's gone you might consider a shrub in it's place.

 

Hello @Sheal

I think I have come to terms with losing the Tree.

Although, I am unsure of how best to repair the Lawn following the Stump Grinding but I will get there, I hope.

There is some nice Planting in the Borders around the Lawn that will provide interest so that is good.

Also, looking on the positive side, it will make maintaining the Lawn easier.

Thanks

Kevin

 

Once the tree has been removed you will be able to see how much damage there is. If you're unsure what to do, you know we're here to help you out and pictures would be good too.

 

Hello @Sheal

I think I have everything I will need:

25l Bag of Westland Topsoil
Lawn Levelling Lute
Grass Seed specific to the Lawn

The 25l of Topsoil should be enough, hopefully.

I just need patience which, unfortunately, is in short supply as of late

I will Post Photos as I go.

Thanks

Kevin

 

25 litres of topsoil may not be enough Kevin. It's amazing how it disappears into the ground. Do you know the width of the tree trunk please? That will give a guide as to how big the hole will be after it's removed.

 

Hello @Sheal

I had thought that it may not be enough, it was more me hoping that it is as that is all I have leftover from topping up the Borders after the Landscaping.

You always seem to ask me for Measurements when it is Dark out

At a guess after looking at a Tape Measure I would say that the Tree Trunk is approximately 4" Wide and they are going to Grind it out to a Depth of approximately 8".

Thanks

Kevin

 

Hi Kevin,

Sorry about that. It's because I'm very rarely on my computer in the day time, too many other things to do in daylight.

Thanks for the measurement. You may get away with 25 litres but as you are seeding the lawn it will be close. I hope you prove me wrong.