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What shall I do with the bottom of my garden?

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Wannabefarmer · 11/08/2020 13:37

Sorry for the crappy photos that don't really show the angle properly.

I've finally reclaimed the bottom 4 meters of my garden from the bastard brambles. The garden slopes up from the top to the bottom but the last part is really steep. It's also uneven, full of thick bramble roots, bits of paving slab and lots of weeds.

Im thinking the best is to dig from the fence down to create a gentle slope, then throw grass seeds over it. I'm open to any better ideas though. I don't have any money to spend on the garden unfortunately so it's whatever I can do myself with basic tools.

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Feralkidsatthecampsite · 11/08/2020 13:40

Get some chickens!!
I promise you won't regret it..
Ime..

Wannabefarmer · 11/08/2020 13:41

@Feralkidsatthecampsite

Get some chickens!! I promise you won't regret it.. Ime..
That's my dream! Can't afford it just yet unfortunately 🙁
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Feralkidsatthecampsite · 11/08/2020 13:44

You can apply for rescued battery hens I am told.
Someone I know took on about 20 and they have absolutely flourished - a joy to see!
They are great hedge pruners also!
Ours obliterated 4 foot of undergrowth in a few months!!
Can't remember them costing me much to keep.
Don't give up the dream op.

Wannabefarmer · 11/08/2020 13:52

My photos won't post 😡

@Feralkidsatthecampsite It's not the chickens themselves, but the set up to keep them! My garden isn't secure yet so would have to fence it or get an enclosed run, both of which cost £££. It's definitely on my bucket list and the kids would absolutely love them.

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prelovedsweetie · 11/08/2020 14:32

I think you need to dig out the main bramble roots - I’ve taken out a lot this year and it’s not that difficult - and clear the broken paving slabs (don’t get rid of them yet as they might be useful later). You could then look at making a no dig veggie patch, reclaiming as little or as much at a time. Charles Dowding has a lot of interesting advice on YouTube involving material like cardboard to blot out the weeds.

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