Despite the hammer the new hdge has been getting from wabid wabbits, its doing quite welll and just starting to burst into life. Just over 50 of the most vulnerable tree whips have been encased in plastic tubes and the rest will be done on Thursday (if anyone is free?).
One patch is getting quite water logged and I wonder if we should drain the water downslope - next time a digger is in - into the old streambed , which would need a little excavation to ensure we don't flood anyone elses land.
All the winters work is starting to come to fruition and it will soon be time to have a little break while the birds and bees get on with their "duties".
Although it was hacking down today, I spotted mute swan, canada goose, tufted duck, goldfinch, blackbird and pied wagtail.
Steve - thanks again for your hard work and coming in on your hols. Give me a shout on Thursday when you are in and I will come and give you a hand
ReplyDeletewell it never happened as the lads didnt tell me they had any more tubes! Sorry
ReplyDeleteStill not quite finished as we ran out of tubes again! Good signs of growth on the hedge though, despite the bunnies
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