Chris and Bev – Heads in the Clouds

We’ve just watched the first of a new series of Grand Designs; wow, ouch, blimey! At £2.5 million – 200% over budget – and taking three years longer than initially planned, we’re still taking it all in and comparing notes. The owner had the sale of his collection of supercars to fall back on if necessary – unsure how much our Jag, Honda CRV and Fiesta (all 10 years old) would fetch …

How should we clear the couch grass that dominates most of the areas we’re hoping to turn into garden? – herbicide, cover with plastic (for say, a year), or dig and weed? We’re leaning towards the last option which will perhaps justify buying a rotavator. Perhaps we could swap one for the Honda …