This is the result of my day's work...
This poor lilac was completely smothering by nettle, sticky weed, thistles and a variety of other plants. It took a good while to clear out all the unwanted growth. Then I shredded a large pile of sticks and twigs - a by-produce of our firewood operation - to make the mulch. Result: one happy lilac. Here it is from the other side with the walnut tree in the background. you can see that the walnut is just starting to come into leaf.
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and all the grass is so well trimmed!!