How To Start An Overgrown Garden

Once that is done start on the beds and borders.

How to start an overgrown garden. Everything got watered in. Quick video showing a very overgrown large garden which I picked up back in April 18. In the spring when all plants have flushed overgrown landscape beds are frequently the most critical to investigate.

17 replies 206K views toffeecoated Forumite. Any garden of that size without being tended to for 8 months to a year will see growth of all sorts. We have more than our fair share of experience dealing with an overgrown garden that has become completely filled with weeds.

Whatever the reason an overgrown garden can be daunting. How to clear out an overgrown garden Work at the right time. Remember you are also well within your rights to cut any brambles bushes or trees that are venturing into your garden.

While working the ground I added minerals and compost. If a garden is wildly overgrown the chances are the boundaries wont have been properly maintained either yet fences and panels in good condition can make a dramatic difference to the aesthetics of any garden. I will be moving to a house next month and the old lady who lived there before had no interest in the garden.

In this video I walk around some of the garden and explain the type of. Many plants have look-alikes too so invest in a good plant identification book and take your time when clearing the garden. Start pruning once you can tell which plant is which theres no point in pruning if you later find out youve been cutting the wrong plant apart.

To cover the soil and reduce the grass regrowing I topped the beds with shredded leaves. I cut a hole in the landscaping fabric three feet in from the upper left corner of the garden to give the tree room to grow. If an area contains many distinct components its preferable to begin in one place and work your way outward to alleviate the sense of.