It's been a long hot summer here. I don't remember summers being this hot when I was a kid. I think part of the reason is because we lived in a woods, the shade from all those trees really kept us cool. We have shade over our house, big old trees, the coolness is obvious to me. I love those trees.
The trees unfortunately are not considered good trees. They are fast growing, soft maples. I understood, more about these trees after the storm we had last week and big branches fell from one tree and onto the roof of our house. The branches came down with loud thuds, one after another. I grabbed my flutes, with the little dogs close behind we left the room in which they were landing. It was rather frightening.
We have talked often about the need to trim back these trees. I have a hard time with trees that have been pared back to look like little square branch boxes sitting on a big old stump. It's not natural and too controlled. I really hate the way a place looks in the winter with pruned trees. I hate giving up the shade over our house in the summer.
I wonder what would happen to all my shade loving plants that have thrived all these years in cool and dark places. The birds also have found these trees to be a great place to raise their young. I know my little frog pond will be filled with algae because of more sunlight. Sleeping in the hammock might also be less protected and cool from the sun. Trimming the trees will change the entire climate of our beautiful yard. I am still pondering this problem about what to do with these trees. There is no easy answer.
The trees unfortunately are not considered good trees. They are fast growing, soft maples. I understood, more about these trees after the storm we had last week and big branches fell from one tree and onto the roof of our house. The branches came down with loud thuds, one after another. I grabbed my flutes, with the little dogs close behind we left the room in which they were landing. It was rather frightening.
I wonder what would happen to all my shade loving plants that have thrived all these years in cool and dark places. The birds also have found these trees to be a great place to raise their young. I know my little frog pond will be filled with algae because of more sunlight. Sleeping in the hammock might also be less protected and cool from the sun. Trimming the trees will change the entire climate of our beautiful yard. I am still pondering this problem about what to do with these trees. There is no easy answer.
I so understand about the trees. How I love them. Our house is a small one, and we have been considering making an addition.But I think my husband and I both agree that the loss of our lovely backyard for extra house space is just not an option. There is something so sacred about the trees. I will say a prayer that that you can come to a peaceful place with whatever you decide.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise........ still no decision has been made, with each storm that has come through I say a little prayer for the trees safety. I have been doing this for years, which is why they are so "out of control"! I am glad you understand, trees are very sacred.
ReplyDeleteI can definitely agree with the sacredness and beauty of a huge tree. "In the wild" a tree should grow until Nature trims it! And She does! That's how Ohio has gone from a beech/maple forest to a hardwood forest - where a forest exists. But when we plant our homes near fast growing, short lived trees, we need to be good stewards. A tree will grow longer and more healthy with a very well planned pruning. Experienced tree people know how to do this so that the tree stays in balance and long limbs don't overwhelm the plant/tree. I love a beautiful tree. I have many friends who are trees!!! :)) And I want our relationship to be a healthy one. I'm just sayin'... CD
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol, wise words for sure. I needed to hear that, now where do I find the money to move forward? LOL
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