Mallard Lodge

Strimmed about 80% of the top of the dyke nearest to the house today. There seems to be a slight issue with bank subsidence. I'll speak to someone who may know about it tomorrow and if it IS really an issue and it cannot be fixed, then it could be a drainage board issue.

Bought loads of biennial seeds and seed trays today. Shops seem to be selling seeds at half price now for obvious reasons so bargains can be had for seeds to be planted for next year flowers.

Cleared stones from a large area of the dykeside lawn project today. All stones should be removed by next weekend (fingers crossed) and selective weedkiller will then be sprayed... with the hope of raking and seeding the following week. Watch this space.

Weather still not stable enough to get JCB in. Hot sunny morning, thunderstorm in afternoon, hot and sunny again in the evening to dry up the torrents. Tomorrow should be good for the lawn mowing, but out for most of the day... typical!!