Photo-blog recording the refurbishment of my previously neglected early 1980's home and garden.
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Problems with mower
It's starting then coughing and dying on me. So I have washed the air filter, and it's casing and am going to get more oil (as the tank was empty). I hope I can fix the thing to mow this weekend, then it obviously needs a service.
This holds me up and slows me down so much on a sunny weekend. I want to get as much done as possible as rain is expected.
Got it back - $96 - will need to be replaced next year, as the engine is old and worn!
Cuttings from red blakeana galpinii
My neighbours had cut down a significant chunk of this tree growing on their side, and had pushed it over into my yard. I had to trim the edge so that I could walk through to the bins.
I cut the branches down and saved some of the flowers for a vase. They don't last long in a vase though, maybe a couple of days only.
Virginia Creeper, Spring 2021
I noticed the new leaves a few days ago - great to see them. I hope they spread a lot further this year.