Yesterday we heard some cracking in the tree, the sound of a branch breaking. It didn't break all of the way, but was laying on the power lines coming into our house. I guess this may have been a blessing, as I was able to call the power company and have them come cut it down. I hope they don't charge us for that..I guess we will see on our next bill.
Last summer we lost a giant branch from the tree. This branch today wasn't as big, but was still made a big mess, and makes a big difference in the shade and view in our yard. It's nice because now the garden will get sun all day long! It just makes me sad because all of the tree people tell us that we need to cut it down, that it's not a strong tree etc...but it really is a huge reason that our yard is so amazing. I love big trees and have never been responsible for one before, so I want to be sure we do whatever is best for the tree. I've had many days hanging from my hammock chair from this tree. It's an important part of our house. Have you even known anyone so attached to a tree?
Here is the pile it made when it was cut down. The cats were playing in there pretending they were in the jungle =) It didn't take long for us to clean it up.
And here is how it looked once we were done. I like to keep the little sticks because they make it really easy to start a fire in our woodstove. I'm already getting ready for the winter ;)
1 comment:
I totally understand you- one can get really attached to a tree... Once I planted a small tree in my garden in Poland and when I was leaving the country I made my mom to promise me that she would never cut it down. Now it's a big maple tree and I always feel happy seeing it when I'm visiting my parents. It's like there's still piece of me let behind... :)
Your yard looks so big and green! You're so lucky! :)
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