My Garden Progress

Hello @Michael Hewett

Thanks

There is a fair bit of Weeding needed and it is increasing, unfortunately

I just hope I can get back into the Garden sooner rather than later

Kevin

 

Hello all

I hope everyone is well.

Well, 2023 is a Year that I really want to forget but that is never going to happen, so.....

I have not been able to do anything in the Garden since August so there is a lot I need to get sorted.

This is how the Back Garden looks currently:



I was not able to cut most things back so that definitely needs doing before Spring.

First thing I need to do though is to Pressure Wash the Patio and Paving as it is slippery with Algae etc.

Getting to the Shed will be Fun

Any suggestions as to where I should Start with the Garden would be appreciated as it feels as though I am starting from scratch, again

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

Hello @Loofah

Thanks for the Reply, and the Kind Words.

Trust Me though, it looks worse in Person than it does in a Photo

Kevin

 

Compared to my garden yours looks imaculate ... but I know what you mean, sometimes photos can be deceiving.
When you think about the whole thing it can be a bit overwhelming, so I would decide to start in one corner first, and get that done before thinking about the rest. You can't do it all at once, and doing one section at a time enables you to break it down into manageable portions.

 

Hello @Michael Hewett

Thanks for the Reply.

I will have to Cut Back the Dead Growth soon but I will have to wait for the Rain to ease.

Regarding the Patio and Paving, is February too early to Pressure Wash it?

Thanks

Kevin

 

Your garden looks fine Kevin, mine is a mess, if I tried to take a pic it would probably break the camera.

 

I think pressure washing can be done at any time of year. I just do mine whenever I've got time.
Actually, if it is so slip as to be dangerous for walking on, the sooner the better I'd say. You want to prevent any accidents.

 

Hello

That is what initially prompted Me to purchase a Pressure Washer.

In January 2023, I had to go to the Shed and on the way up the Garden Path I Slipped and Fell Backwards landing on my Back

I was unable to get up as the Paving was Very Slippery and had to roll over onto the Grass so I could get up.

Luckily, no Footage or Photos of the incident exist

I never did get to the Shed

So, I will wait until there is a Dry Day and then Clean it all.

Thanks

Kevin

 

Hello

I have the Stone Cleaner from Karcher that Plugs into the Pressure Washer.

If you Buy it in 1L it works out a lot cheaper.

You just Spray it on the Surface, leave it for approximately 1 Hour then Rinse it off.

The Good thing about it is that it is Grass and Plant Safe so I can just Rinse it off the Surface into the Borders without worrying about it damaging the Grass or Plants which is a Big Plus.

Thanks

Kevin

 

Might be worth considering acid-etch to make the surface less slippery.
www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.co.uk/bond-it-high-strength-builders-brick-acid-cleaner-5-litre-bdh085?language=en-gb&currency=GBP

 

Hello @infradig

Apologies, I missed your Reply.

Thanks for the suggestion but after looking into that product and Contacting the Company it is not recommended for my Stone, Kandla Grey Indian Sandstone as it will cause Staining etc.

Kevin