Released!

The dreaded convolvulus has been trying to strangle some of the trees we planted down by the workshop. This shows how it had spiralled its way around a kowhai tree. I could almost hear the tree breathe a sigh of relief when I untangled the plant from around it. You can see the pseudopanax in the background needs to be released too.

[Joan Robillard]

THere are people like this too and when they leave you are delighted.

[Brian]

What a story telling collage and your story!

[Dione Giorgio]

Two lovely photos. The tree must be very glad to be released from the grip of those creepers.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Wonderful story telling dyptych, - such a dreadful weed !

[Diana]

That is quite amazing and such a pity! The flowers are rather beautiful.

[Babs]

Looks lovely after its haircut.

[Agnes]

Great story

[Christine Sztukowski]

Nicely presented

[Fisher Family]

An interesting contrast between the two shots. Well done on rescuing the kowhai tree from the convolvulus!

Ian

[John Falconer]

Well done with the photo and the rescue.

[Margaret Brown]

A nice rescue job, it is such a pest even though it’s pretty.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

none too soon too!

[Judith Johnson]

It's a pretty flower, but oh what a nightmare to get rid of. I had it on my allotment, and sadly, I've brought some of it home to my garden.

[Dawn]

A horrible vine

[Phil Howcroft]

well released Dianne

[Jane Pittenger]

Phew

[Shutterbug]

Hope you don’t have too many trees infected. Looks like a real pest. You did a good job. I hope it lasts.

[haskar]

Beautiful dyptyk. The tree will thank you for providing it with beautiful growth and give you shade on hot days.

[Peter]

Quite a transformation Dianne, well captured comparison images:)