tree lopping

Warren organised Jeff and the team from the 'treeloppa' company to do some treelopping. They came and lopped off some dead branches of a big Monterey Pine over the driveway. It is an amazing tree and a long way from its native California. If you look closely in the photo posted you'll see one of the boys right up in the tree! They also took down a Jacaranda and Paulownia tree. The good news is now there is plenty of mulch!

On a previous weekend Di, Gabby and Relle helped out in the front garden to put down a layer of mulch. Now if I can only find a way to stop the chickens scratching up all the mulch I'll be happier!

I transplanted a whole lot of traditional agapanthus plants and moved them up to the border of the top garden where they will have a sunnier position. They will eventually spread out and make an attractive border feature.

Thanks girls for all your help and thanks to Relle who served up a refreshing ginger mint drink with fresh mint from the kitchen herb garden...and a special mention to Gabby who made a cherry clafoutis dessert - very yummy.