Timberrrr!

Yesterday we made a major change to the garden. A large conifer which dominated one side of the garden was removed.

Over 20ft high, it was halfway along the western boundary, which meant it kept a large part of the garden in shadow most of the day. It's height was exaggerated by its position on top of a rockery. I assume it was planted as a dwarf, over 20 years ago, but have grown to a height and width that was no longer appropriate for the space.

The pictures show the conifer as it was when I moved in earlier this year and the space it left behind.

The tree had also begun to push over the wall behind the rockery and it was shading the spot where I had planting the Victoria plum. The conifer served no purpose to us, so down it came. We brought it down with the aid of a chainsaw, and with minimal damage to anything else in the garden.

We've also acquired some additional plants from our visitors, who helped take down the tree. Broccoli, more tomatoes and oregano have been added to our collection. I need to decide where to plant a herb garden.