I can take a hint

I received not one, not two, but THREE books on gardening for my birthday. Personally, I don't think the garden looks that bad, and brambles have their appeal (for some), but I get the message. Loud and clear. So I called a gardener today. And with the 70 quid we won at last night's pub quiz (Go team Norfolk Dumpling!), we'll be able to pay him. Problem solved!