Just wanted to share a little tip if you like me have gravel + hedge. Instead of cutting and letting the clippings fall on to the gravel which makes for pretty difficult clean up, lay a tarp along the hedge and drag it along with you and let the cuttings fall onto it. When you’re all done, pick up the sides and funnel the debris onto your compost heap. I learned this the hard way. And my hedge is super prickly.
Happy weekend!
Will definitely have to do this for trimming the beastly holly bushes. I so can't stand those bushes, but have avoided trimming them because I don't want to have to drag the hurtful trimmings out of the bark mulch. simple, great idea.
Bernadette
Posted by: Bernadette @ B3HD | August 17, 2012 at 07:58 AM
We used the same trick and it made the trimming (and cleaning up afterwards) so much easier.
Posted by: Jane | August 17, 2012 at 09:20 AM
Such a smart idea!
Benita, I´ve got a couple of things that I´m curious about how you´ve organized them in your new house and that I can´t recall having seen a post about. Your broom closet, your super cool refrigerator ;D and your office/craft supply cabinets that used to be your closets. Is this something you´ve planned writing about?
I love your blog and having my first cup of coffee in the morning while reading Chez Larsson is again, after a month or so of vacation time, part of my favorite things to do on week days. Like having fresh flowers in the house every day. So, thanks for doing this!
Posted by: Vanessa | August 17, 2012 at 09:45 AM
I often lament our lack of outdoor space living in a row home in the city with no backyard, but at the same time I don't think I'm cut out for yard work :) Love the tip, though! Such an easy solution.
Posted by: Erin | August 17, 2012 at 01:51 PM
Too bad I didn't read this yesterday morning...
I guess that's what kids are for, right?
:-)
Posted by: Cyndi | August 17, 2012 at 04:29 PM
It's those little tips that make life easier! Thank you!
Posted by: Lisa Flaherty | August 17, 2012 at 04:36 PM
Benita - This is brilliant and so appreciated. I'm about to embark on a huge renovation project in my backyard and we're putting down stone everywhere but I want to have some greenery around the edges and in big containers. The thought of maintenance was giving me concerns and this is such a smart solution. Thank you!!!
Marci
Posted by: Marci | August 17, 2012 at 04:53 PM
Haha!
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 17, 2012 at 05:10 PM
i haven't shown any of that yet but I'll keep it in mind for future posts. The fridge as cool as it is (and I LOVE IT) is really just a fridge though. No super cool tips in there, basically just fitting stuff in :).
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 17, 2012 at 05:12 PM
As I have replaced my plastic shower curtains, I have recycled them in the same way. Just line them up and start clipping and fold them up and put them back on the shelf when I'm through. They also make nice drop cloths for painting.
Posted by: Ellicia | August 17, 2012 at 05:38 PM
So simple and brilliant. Thank you!
Posted by: AmyeToTheRescue! | August 18, 2012 at 01:42 AM
Hi Benita! Long time no comment :(
How are you?
This one is a great tip. I think to use one of IKEA blue bags for it. Maybe to cut it to open it.
Kisses,
Noga
Posted by: Noga from Israel | August 18, 2012 at 09:13 AM
My father used this procedure while trimming hedges, he used hessian potato bags opened up.
Posted by: shammy | August 19, 2012 at 05:29 AM