The last few days have been about ground-clearing.

Thanks to my brother, and his range of useful garden kit, a start has been made on the front laurel hedge, the buddleia and other established plants which had taken over the front garden.

A corner behind the garden store has been completely liberated from ivy and brambles.

The steps down to the back of the garage have been cleared and we have started to tackle the overgrowing canopy.

And the path which runs along the back of the garden is now passable.

We are uncovering more and more that needs to be done. It will be a long while before we get to the point of being able to replant and enjoy the garden, but this is real progress.

By the end of the week I hope it will be possible to change the title of this blog to something that reflects a more hopeful future for the garden-that-was-not-cared-for.