The Garden

Last weekend we decided to fix up our garden. Wikus and I were up bright and early on Saturday morning and started pulling out weeds, and loosening the soil. While we were busy trying to do that we realised that the huge palm tree in the middle of the garden has roots that spread along the ground all around the garden. So as we are trying to loosen the soil we have to deal with all these roots.

The Garden before

The tree

Wikus started chopping some of them away to give us some space to work, and while he was busy we discussed the idea of possibly getting rid of the tree, as there were big spots on the bark that were dead. Our very nosy neighbours came outside and managed to convince Wikus that the tree needed to go. They promised to bring us the right tools later that day. We decided then to go and buy some flowers, soil, pots and grass.

The "Loot"

Wikus and the neighbours ended up spending the whole afternoon getting the tree out, which was not as "dead" as we had thought, and also a lot heavier. They then also had the big job of trying to chop the tree into pieces to be able to move it. What a mission!!!

Our "Lawn"

Well we got it all done, it took a lot longer than we expected but we did it. We planted the grass on Saturday but only got around to doing the rest on Sunday. It looks good though and we are happy with our work.

The Garden after

Lots of love from a warm Taiwan