Our next door neighbour’s tree was a monster. We have lived here for eleven years and in that time it had doubled in size. It was overhanging our garden and the garden on the other side. It blotted out the view from our bedroom window and it blotted out the light from our garden. It looked like there was hardly any room for the neighbours to walk under it.
Monster tree
Yeaterday afternoon a team of tree surgeons arrived. We were very happy to see them. The noise of the chain saw started up and the chickens disappeared.
Dandelion and Cinnamon (the bravest two) were on the patio
The rest of the girls were in the chicken shed
A bit later they were all in the chicken shed
Including Cinnamon and Dandelion
The tree from the top of the garden as they get started on it
The first branches come down
From the top of the garden
They were very apologetic about the branches landing in our garden but we assured them that it wasn’t a problem. We were just so thrilled to see this tree being cut back. They came round and removed the branches. I said that the shrubs were hardy and will recover so it’s not a problem.
The tree is getting smaller
The branches go in the shredder
The truck is filling up
The finished tree from our bedroom window
The very tall thin tree behind is in the garden of the next neighbour along. The guys said that they had enquired about having it taken out but there is a problem. It is growing from a very narrow gap between our neighbours shed and the next garden’s glass summer house. It would be very difficult to remove without breaking anything.
The finished tree from the top of our garden
The difference in our garden is amazing. I was amazed how much light there was walking up the path. The patio and veg plot are flooded with light. The chicken run is lighter.
This morning I went up to the chickens first thing as I always do. As I walked back down the path it struck me how light it was for this early in the day. We are so thrilled with this. It has transformed our garden and we spend a lot of time in our garden. I think it will make a real difference to some of the planting too and especially the veg plot.
It is just wonderful to have the monster tamed.
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Congratulations!
I can’t believe how much light we have in the garden now. Even the tomatoes have changed colour today.
Wow, what a difference that will make.
And look at beautiful Emerald. Wow, those new feathers are stunning. A string of pearls and she’s ready for the ball.
It is making a huge difference. Emerald is looking great now that she has finished her moult. Photos don’t do her justice. Her feathers are so glossy. Speckles is taking forever with her moult and I am still picking up feathers every day.
Very pleased for you, Every thing will grow better for having the light.
I think it will make a huge difference to the garden and especially to the veg plot.
Such a massive difference! We have some big trees that need bringing under control. I can’t wait to do it as the garden will get so much extra sun.
Has this made a difference to the timings of the coop door opener?
Funny you should say that because I don’t know exactly when it opens and shuts as that means being around at the right moment but what we did notice was that on our visit after dinner, when previously they had all been making their way in, they were now all still out. They are now going in to the chicken shed about half an hour later than before. This must mean that the light level has had an effect.