The Garden in August
the hibiscus is flowering The landscapers started work on Monday but, while progress can be seen, it's slower than expected. That's all down to the heat ... it's just too hot for the physical effort required to get the work done. I feel so sorry for them but all I can do is keep them supplied with drinks. So far they have cleared all of the unwanted growth down by the stream - nettles, brambles, tall grasses, and dock. This task was chosen because it was cooler down there under the shade of the overhanging trees. The area is now cleared so the next stage is to build some steps down to the stream, which is a task for next week. I'm still waiting for the trees that are now overhanging my garden to be cut back or down. I know that the owner is on the case, but it seems to be taking a long time so I'll be glad when that is done. The topsoil has been delivered. It was due at midday today but actually arrived at 7 am before I was out of bed, so Niall had to deal with it...
