Pulling Out the Roots
My little flower garden is located between a large silver maple tree and a large hemlock tree. The roots of both of these trees have sought the water from the flower garden. The garden got extra water anytime that it was dry over a number of years. The roots from the trees just traveled right over to the moist area. There were some rather thick large roots. It was surprising to see roots the thickness of large limbs come up out of the ground. They were no match for Russ and the little Economy tractor.
A line of rain went around us again so we will either wet down the sod that needs cut for the path on the other side of the garden or just wait until it rains. There is no hurry to get this path through the garden and through the gate finished.
I have relocated all the plants from the flower garden that was in front of the house. The trees in the front yard have grown so tall and thick that the garden is getting only bits of sunshine through the day. We will plant grass in that area and perhaps a tree will also be planted later in the Fall.
We strive for low maintenance when any plantings are done. There is too much yard here for us to give a lot of special attention to too many places. Mowing must be easy in all areas.
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