The giant arborvitae (2) in the front yard overpowered our house, discouraged other plants and made it difficult to mow and garden.
We tried to find an arborist who would move them, but there isn’t demand for arbor vitae. The multiple trunks made it especially difficult.
The final blow was from National Grid, our gas company. They advised us not to dig up the biggest set, on the right side, because they were growing right over the gas line.
So, after much thought, we had them cut down today.
We hope stump grinding will happen this week.
The yard looks really strange now, but I’m hoping once we get some grass down and spring growth happens, it’ll be better.
Meanwhile, Ron got his van back (hooray) and we took a stroll around the block this evening.
Heard from Cindy. Things are not good with her mother, but Jimmy is there and Julia is on her way. Cathy and I are relieved that she’s not by herself. Cathy’s doing great, she has a consult with a new doc on Wednesday
Grilled hamburgers for supper. Watched bats!