I think my least favorite garden chore, other than weeding, is shrub trimming [View all]

These are tall, hedge style shrubs. Really TOO tall for me to trim so I have to use a little footstool to trim the tops. I DO make sure the stool is stable before I climb on.

Even trimming the sides. Yikes! I think I'm just not strong enough because I tire out with all of the having to life the (for me) HEAVY electric trimmer up and over my head. Well at least as high as my head.

I've finished 5 and there are 3 to go, although one will wait. It's smaller and I can probably take care of it with the hedge clippers.

As soon as someone with a chain saw is available, I'm thinking about just getting rid of them. To me they are a security hazard because someone can easily hide behind them. (Although none are by a house window.) I'll just mulch over that entire area.

Ok, I've gotten that morning complaint out of my system. Time to hydrate, again, and finish the job. Then I will reward myself with some sort of icy cold beverage.