"We have 3 cottages we need you to take a look at - I think they might be a bit overgrown, but I am sure you can sort them for us".
So I popped over to take a look.......Well I have a Landrover and I struggled to get into the gate way as the grass was so tall!
Normally, this would be a case of just getting a tractor and paddock swipe and off we go, however access was a total problem as the 3 cottages all had small access and low trees etc making this a real problem.
After walking around the site - hoping not to be captured by some tribe that might be lurking - I came up with a solution to this problem - our awesome Etesia Mower with the windrow attachment and our trusty strimmers!
I was advised that the Etesia would not cope with grass so long, however with limited options we just got on with it. Luckily we had a good break in the weather and so the sun had dried out the grass otherwise I would have thought twice. So Ric D was set off on the Etesia, Pete was dispatched to the hedges (again so overgrown you cant believe it) and I set off with the strimmer to uncover paths and cut the roadside banks and boundaries.
After 5 days, we did manage to get this job completed - and the transformation is simply amazing - the pictures, whilst good, do not show the real difference but they will give you some idea.
We have just gone back and undertaken the first maintenance visit and I have to say that it is really looking great with the new green grass growth coming through - now we will be on a fortnightly visit to maintain the hard work.
Picture 1 - The Orchard - What no trees!
Picture 2 - Spot the Patio (and Path)!!
Picture 3 - An English Country Garden - well it is now!
The only casualty was a damaged drive belt on the Etesia which under the circumstances was pretty much expected - a truly great machine all round.
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