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DIG THIS NOVEMBER 2022
Tuesday 1st November 2022
•Lots of leaves in many different hues*
In many ways it's a beautiful time of the year, especially if the weather is kind to us. We are surrounded by deciduous trees shedding their colourful leaves, so just reminding you again to watch out for fallen leaves, of which there are now many, causing the ground to be slippery in places. Although the gardeners do their best to keep it all under control, we do experience problems this time of the year not only with leaves, but also moss, so please watch your step.
Much greenery around us
We are fortunate at The Old Meadow to be surrounded by much evergreen shrubbery to brighten the darker days. It is worth taking a moment as you look out through your windows, or walk through the estate to appreciate just how much greenery there is around us. Even the lawn areas are beginning to green up and recover some vitality but no doubt, as winter comes upon us, it will take its toll on the grass and ground once more. We have to endure (but some enjoy) this period when the weather will get colder and the days shorter.
Bamboo
The second treatment of the three areas in the north garden will take place at some point during the winter months, and that will leave just the bare stems of the plant behind. The next step will be to cut these down and they will be bundled up and removed from site and disposed of safely. All that will be left will be the depleted rhizomes, and in the new year the grinding of these rhizomes will begin, and all nutrients they contain will become part of the soil. To ensure some colour in the spring and summer of next year, we will initially be able to plant some seasonal annuals. The exciting time will come when we are able to make choices for permanent planting of these areas next autumn, which will create interest throughout the coming years. We are lucky to have the assistance of horticulturalist Pippa Willcox, and resident advisor, David Brown, to help and guide use us through this process.
Gerry Smith (RMC)