Now that the grass has started growing, I am, again, having to manoeuvre the mower around the stump and root wad of the conifer that blew over during Storm Darragh.
The stump and root wad is quite a feature in the front lawn ... an unwelcome feature.* It needs to be dug out, but last year I focused on processing the trunk, branches and brash, leaving the stump for another day.
I think that day has finally arrived.
I am conscious that my back is playing up, and have decided that I am going to approach this job in small stages. Today I planned to peel back the turf from about a square yard of the root wad, cut out any roots projecting from the stump, level out the earth with the surrounding lawn, and relay the turf.
30% wisely suggested that I walk the dogs in the morning. I could then attack the root wad in the afternoon and then collapse on the sofa to recover. I followed her advice and this afternoon saw me out on the lawn with a spade, and axe and a mattock.
I am pleased to report that the lawn feature is somewhat reduced in size, and the improvement has already got me planning phase two of this garden project ... I reckon phase four will be the stump grinder!
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* When the tree blew over it lifted about three square yards of lawn around the stump. As the trunk was cut away, the root wad settled, but sits about a foot above the level of the lawn. Basically I have to dig out a large amount of earth, chop away any roots projecting from the stump, and level out the ground. The final stage will be to hire a stump grinder to deal with the stump.
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