In article , gavinf gavinf.1r2kvy@gar
denbanter.co.uk writes

I've no idea what it is but thanks for the input. Told you I was
clueless! Guess I'd better call the landlord and tell him what I've
done. I was just getting to like it here too :-(

It's not dead yet! There are still lots of green bits.

It may not be your fault, so don't be too hasty to assume the blame.
"I'm worried about the hedge - it seems to have a lot of brown bits on
it and I'd like your advice" might be a good way of opening the
conversation.
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"