Mind the Gap

We'd been thinking about doing something about the shrub between the garage and the yew tree for a while - it had gotten a little out of hand, and was just a mass of green leaves growing over the garage and blocking light to the yew tree on one side.


We did start just pruning it back, but ended up removing the whole thing - now we're left with what feels like a rather strange looking 'gap', although it's nice to be able to see into the garden behind.

A Lavatera has been planted in the space - assuming it 'takes' it should actually provide some colour in that area over the summer.


The yew tree also has a bit of 're-greening' to do - it's currently a tad 'twiggy' where the light couldn't get through, but in time the foliage should re-grow.