Mr B values his yard, which gets the morning sun. But a creeping vine had covered the entire surface, looking unsightly and creating a trip hazard.

As I grabbed my first handful of creeper, it prompted movement on the far side of the yard. Essentially it was a few long strands, which had woven themselves together, crept all around the yard and under the neighbour's fence. But at least that made it easier to roll up the creeper and stuff it into sacks for disposal. 90 minutes of sunshine and showers later, the yard was clear and swept.