RobL Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) Hey all Do we have any professional, ex-professional, or even semi competent hobby gardeners here on Britmodeller? I have a bit of a gardening quandary. I am not a gardener and only have rudimentary knowledge of it. However the front garden around it's path needs sorting out. It was my 64 year old mother's hobby (we live in the same house) but for various reasons she has decided she will refuse to maintain either of the house's gardens. As we've had a couple of delivery people mention it (complain), something needs to be done and I appear to be the only person willing to do it. Unfortunately I can't get down on my hands and knees to do stuff due to health issues, but I can use power tools, so I'm wondering if an electric hedge trimmer (£40 from somewhere like Screwfix) would do the job. I don't think an electric chainsaw is needed but they are also about the same price... Thanks all in advance for any advice on this. Here's some photos showing what it's like so that any one reading this can get an idea of what needs doing, sorry for the blur on some of them - Edited October 29, 2021 by RobL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Just tell the local Plod you suspect bodies are buried there. They will have that lot shifted in no time. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 A hedge trimmer is only good for removing lightweight branches and foliage. If you are talking about clearing that area, then you will probably need a chain saw. But don't buy a low powered one. Get one with a minimum of 2000 watts. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 And a helmet, safety footwear and gloves...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 How about a good quality weed killer (if you can still get one that actually kills things),i've got to do my back garden this year after leaving it overgrow for the wildlife then it's just a case of waiting for it to dry and burn it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bullbasket said: A hedge trimmer is only good for removing lightweight branches and foliage. If you are talking about clearing that area, then you will probably need a chain saw. But don't buy a low powered one. Get one with a minimum of 2000 watts. John. Not the whole area no, just trim it back so the path isn't obstructed. Most of it looks like lightweight branches and foliage to my untrained ignorant eye. Edited October 29, 2021 by RobL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 44 minutes ago, Vince1159 said: How about a good quality weed killer (if you can still get one that actually kills things),i've got to do my back garden this year after leaving it overgrow for the wildlife then it's just a case of waiting for it to dry and burn it... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, RobL said: Not the whole area no, just trim it back so the path isn't obstructed. Most of it looks like lightweight branches and foliage to my untrained ignorant eye. We use something similar to this at work. It won't do heavy branches but it will do what's on your pathway by the looks of it. No kneeling or bending and the head can be adjusted. We have GTech at work but every gardening brand does a version. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I love the smell of Napalm in the morning. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: I love the smell of Napalm in the morning. I could have explained it better but what i meant was wait for everything to die off pull it out of the ground and then put in a burner.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 41 minutes ago, RobL said: Not the whole area no, just trim it back so the path isn't obstructed. Now you tell me!... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I would have thought a reasonable electric hedge trimmer would do that. We have a fairly large garden that takes some work. For thicker stuff a pair of loppers works well if you don't have a lot to do. The hard work is the first time you do it, maintenance is a bit easier as the growth will be thinner and less woody. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Dig it all out and then lay concrete. Problem goes away. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Rob G said: Dig it all out and then lay concrete. Problem goes away. But you've GOT to paint it green ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 14 hours ago, Vince1159 said: How about a good quality weed killer (if you can still get one that actually kills things), Oh if only!! The stuff that they sell over here is more like fertilizer. It's very selective as to what it will kill, and it costs 15 euros a bottle. We used to be able to buy glyphosate (yes, I know that it's dangerous; ask me how I know), which would wipe out every weed in the garden, but it's now banned. John. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 A goat would sort that out. But if that's not an option, it just looks like it needs cutting back. I guess you're not wanting anything more than that, in terms of improvements or landscaping? If you don't want to do it yourself, you might be as well to put an advert in the newsagents window to find some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) So, long time no update on this. Just want to thank everyone for their advice on this issue. Weather has been a bit British and funding a bit ethereal, so I've put off tackling this issue and buying an electric hedge trimmer, but I pulled the pin yesterday and bought one from Screwfix, this one - https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb357ght-60cm-550w-230v-corded-electric-hedge-trimmer/65175 It was delivered by Parcel Force this morning, and it worked a treat. There wasn't so much greenery being early March, and I managed to clear the path somewhat so that we can actually see it now, hopefully during the year I won't have to attack it much again - Still untidy, and I need to find a stiff broom to move some mud that has collected, but at least people can walk down the path now without getting attacked by, whatever. Edited March 12, 2022 by RobL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 On 10/30/2021 at 1:44 AM, Admiral Puff said: But you've GOT to paint it green ... But what FS or BS green ......? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Richard E said: On 30/10/2021 at 01:44, Admiral Puff said: But you've GOT to paint it green ... But what FS or BS green ......? RLM, surely? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Sorry to disappoint you, but looking at what's growing along that path it may well need another cut before winter. Often cutting stuff back stimulates growth as this the plants response to attack (like being eaten). Ask me how I know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Mr T said: Sorry to disappoint you, but looking at what's growing along that path it may well need another cut before winter. Often cutting stuff back stimulates growth as this the plants response to attack (like being eaten). Ask me how I know. Well that's OK. Not so much of a hassle now I know I can do it all quick and easy with an electric trimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 On 10/30/2021 at 1:44 AM, Admiral Puff said: But you've GOT to paint it green ... Yeah, but who does the best green to mimic shrubs ? Acralic or Enamel.....Airbush, paint brush or roller........blimey you have opened a can of worms there.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, RobL said: Well that's OK. Not so much of a hassle now I know I can do it all quick and easy with an electric trimmer. One of the great inventions in gardening along with the pruning saw, powered lawnmower and lopping shears. Guess who ends up doing the heavy jobs in our garden. Although actually my favourite is an electric propagator, I was given. Really gets seeds like tomatoes going in spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 2 hours ago, PLC1966 said: Yeah, but who does the best green to mimic shrubs ? Acralic or Enamel.....Airbush, paint brush or roller........blimey you have opened a can of worms there.... Nah, acrylic paving paint applied with a yard broom - easy! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coors54 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 My wife is a garden designer, there's no way I could show her this thread without inducing apoplexy! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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