On Monday I started to dig it over.
And again on Tuesday.
And again on Wednesday.
I still have lots to do but am forging ahead with the prospect of filling the area with a kitchen garden mixed with flowers.
The camellia tree hung right over the grass and also took out a lot of light. That has had a vigorous prune now. I was a bit scared having to climb the ladder but happy that it is done.
It is so satisfying to rake this newly prepared ground over to a fine tilth. I can't wait to plant it up over the coming weeks!