Over the last few days I had ninety trees trimmed on my land. Phew! It looks so clean and beautiful now. It's amazing how alive the property feels with all of that dead wood removed. I stayed home and kept an eye on the workers. It was exciting to see the men complete the contract. They are very dedicated.
One of the pluses from all that trimming is that I now have lots of firewood to burn this winter. They stacked it neatly in piles for me. I have been carrying it up to the cabin and gazing at the crackling flames each morning and evening. I hung my mom's feminine lace curtains in the window next to the brick fireplace. Flanked by a 1920's hand painted antique lamp, it is a really artistic look. I just love the old styles. I've never gotten into the modern decor that is popular now.
The smaller branches were put into the chipper and spread as mulch. The supervisor told me that my trees are healthier and greener than many of the ones that they do, because I water and mulch them regularly. It means extra time and effort, but is so worth it. As I water in sections, I keep an eye on my trees and all that is happening. That's important when you own land.
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90 trees! That is quite a forest! I am glad you are looking after them.
ReplyDeleteIt is, emw. I love the feel of it. The tree trimmers did an excellent job.
DeleteI’d love to see your yard. Do you have fruit trees around the cabin?
ReplyDeleteI too had two trees trimmed. A friend did that for me and I helped with cleaning. It was a lot of work. 90 trees must have needed a big crew.
That's nice of your friend to help you, Nil. There were three men and a supervisor on this crew. It took them three full days to clear the area. It feels completely different now. I love it!
DeleteWow - this makes me feel so joyful, knowing that the trees are being cared for and they have provided firewood for the winter. It feels so cosy and caring.
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Thanks Joy. It feels wonderful to use the wood and take care of the trees and the earth.
DeleteWell it is a win-win! Your trees are nice and you have plenty of wood....a good feeling! Andrea
ReplyDeleteYes, I love the feeling of stocking up the wood pile, Andrea.
DeleteThat's a lot of trees, well done. At least the wood is keeping to warm.
ReplyDeleteIt's excellent wood, Frugal. They chopped it up in pieces that are comfortable for me to lift and move.
DeleteWow-trimming ninety trees sounds like a very big job. How long did it take to finish? I bet your cabin feels so cozy and safe with a fire going and your lovely things all around.
ReplyDeleteIt was a huge job, Anita. They worked almost three ten hour days. It does feel really cozy now. Decluttering and donating the seller's old items and adding pretty vintage decor has made it so charming.
DeleteThat's a lot of trees, it sounds like a proper forest to me. How wonderful to live on a property surrounded by trees, I'd like that very much.
ReplyDeleteI love it, too, Christina. (especially the oaks.) They feel so old and wise.
DeleteLace curtains are beautiful. They just make me think of gentler times. I am so glad that those trees have you to take care of them. They must have seen a lot through the years.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cherie. It is a relief to have all of that dead wood removed and chipped. I love taking care of the trees.
DeleteWow, 90 trees! Very nice to live somewhere like that. And have a fireplace to keep warm during the winter. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kari. The fireplace is cozy and lovely.
DeleteThat's a lot of trees to trim! How wonderful to have the trimmings cut into firewood and stacked for you! You're turning your cabin into a home, with all the personal touches you are adding to it. :)
ReplyDeleteIt feels really homey now, Bless. You're right. I have been decluttering the seller's stuff, and it feels great.
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