29th April 2021

Sunrise        05:47            Sunset            20:53

Still cold and dry. I did a little more at the area around the pond and took some photos of what is growing well.


I started to weed the area in the back garden where I took the Hydrangea Paniculata from, to try and remove the Wild garlic (Allium triquetrum)  that is trying to take over the area. I visited Walkers Seeds in Newtownards and got a bag of ericaceous compost to top dress the area. I managed to break the handle on my fork, a new one is needed.

The revised area where the Paniculata was taken out.
The area Allium triquetrum is being removed from.

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