Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Ode to a Power Trimmer


Before:


After:

(The vines on the new trellis are three kiwi plants which apparently grow rather well here.)

Bushes tackled: 1
Trees trimmed: 2
Vicious Blackberry vines ripped out of the ground: 5
The power trimmer is my new favorite toy.

6 comments:

Holli said...

Ooh - I'm envious. I spent two days this weekend trimming the hedges that grow in fence-fashion around our entire property. As I was sweating and cursing (under my breath) I was day dreaming of a power trimmer. My arms are sore today ... and this post gave me extra pangs of envy.

But, why oh why, are you ripping out blackberry vines? And calling them vicious? Is there something about this tasty fruit I don't know?

KikiRiki said...

Hooray!! I'm glad to see that vine cut back :)

Shannon said...

Looks good! Power tools are fun, aren't they?

hillary said...

oh how I miss my power trimmer. Our previous homeowners left it behind and I remember the day I first discovered it. I had been using the hand trimmers on our enormous laurel hedge. I pulled that baby out and I was in love. Totally awesome. No need for one over hear in London I'm afraid. Enjoy yourself Meg!

Jen said...

Your yard is beautiful. Hopefully some day I can come over and enjoy a nice beverage with you on your patio!!

Sara K. said...

Yay for power tools! I was also wondering about your blackberries. Not nice? Vicious? Tasty? Hmm...