extreme weeding

I've been a keen gardener for many years but have never aimed at the weed-free, pristine, straight lined suburban garden. There will always be some weeds in any garden of mine, some even look lovely - a weed is only a plant in the "wrong" place after all. I have some favourites which are due to feature in a post of their own.

Today though it was extreme weeding - sort of like clearing a jungle to reveal the undergrowth. Recent warm weather and plenty of rain has meant that a)I haven't been out weeding and b) the weeds have grown luxuriantly.

So I spent a vigorous morning  with the mattaock clearing out buttercups, nettles, goosegrass and other unidentified invaders from my shrubbery and shady garden - quite therapeutic really.

Whole areas of the garden were rediscovered and we now have one very full compost bin.

I still have to tackle the bed behind the archway - another mostly shady area - but that's another day - maybe tomorrow