The Mountain in our Yard

The Mountain in our Yard

So every few years we call in the tree men. This year we knew it would have to be done because due to the heavy drought we had had in 2012 , which really still continues, a few trees had died and there were others that were looking pretty nasty and droopy . Those close to the house were getting too large ,too bent and probably too dangerous.

So the tree men came for the day. They sawed , climbed ,chipped and shredded for most of the day. They did a good job. You can't really even see where the trees had been.

At one point I went outside to see how they were doing and was asked if I needed any of the wood chippings left for mulch etc. Without too much thought I said. “ Sure . Leave a pile over there pointing to a space just inside the front gate”.

I forgot all about it until they were all pulling out of the driveway and saw the mountain of chippings that they had left.

So now we have a new challenge to lift and spread about 300 plus wheelbarrow loads of wood chips out around the yard. I think we are up to 18 wheelbarrow loads now .

The mountain still looks like it hasn't been touched.

I'll let you know when we finish.