Timber!

We had another tree taken down yesterday. We had hoped to save this one, but it was so ugly on one side after having removed the trees around it a year or so ago, that we agreed that it had to go. 'Taking back control' is what we call our garden project! However, this was a job for the professionals. Julian did a splendid job with his able assistant. Left a tidy worksite behind too. Now the work is for us as we decide how to deal with the area where the trees have been removed. We're thinking of creating a big rockery area with shrubs, heathers and alpines. Getting the soil and rocks in place will be the first chores - choosing and planting the plants will come later - hopefully before winter, or it'll have to wait until spring next year.

[Monique]

Wow, I thought I had a large tree in my garden but these are huge !

[julia]

They are tall trees.. best to get the experts on the job.. uour planned garden sounds like a great idea..

[Dianne]

A huge and tricky job! Neat image to record the happenings.

[Sally Ings]

Those are rather large trees. It's always a debate and tough decision as to whether or not to remove or cut back a tree.

[Valerie Chesney]

Wow...huge trees..big decision...& more to come...

[Pat Knowles]

I can see why this one had to come down...it’s neighbour will look much more impressive on its own. They would have had to have shared rain water too so a win all round for the remaining tree. Your plans sound exciting...a bit if stone shifting will be a doddle for you two! 🤣🤣

[Jennie B.]

Such large trees and you have a great idea for the future use of the space.

[Babs]

Wow what a huge job. I love watching the tree loppers they do a grand job.

[Wylie]

Wow that’s some tree!!

[KWind]

I'm glad you hired someone... that's a big tree!

[Lin]

Wow - definitely a job for the pros!

[Peter Day]

BEST OF LUCK

[Margaret Brown]

That’s a job for the professionals! Good Luck!!

[Tom]

Great capture of the men taking the tree down

[Lee]

That looks like a big tree standing beside the one coming down. Close to the property too. More stone work to come then, It'll all be worth it!

[Kathy]

Isn't it amazing the jobs people chose to do. And thank goodness they do them.

[Issi Bannerman]

@gamelee Yes, the Douglas Fir is a bit of a worry. If it came down in a storm it would take our house with it. However, to take it down would be a terrible thing. Every year we talk about it. We're told it's healthy and not a risk, but still ...

[Issi Bannerman]

@happypat Yes, the Douglas is better alone. But in itself is a bit of a worry. However, we're keeping it for the moment ...

[Issi Bannerman]

@onewing Yes, great fun to watch!

[Judith Johnson]

Looks like a big job, but these tree surgeons are very well trained. Good luck with the project!

[Molly]

Rather a daunting task.… but a great capture of the event.

[Faye Turner]

Nicely captured

[Catherine P]

Great perspective - you have captured the height so well

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It's always so sad to see a big tree come down, but I'm glad you're planning to keep the area "green".

[Sarah Bremner]

Wow that is a giant one. It's amazing how one tree affects others round about. Right now hubby and friend are removing some 'out of order' trees in our garden. I'm at Mum's so hopefully they will be making good choices!!! 😄😄