Thursday, May 11, 2017

Bad Haircut Day

Ouch! But I had to do it. I'm sorry I had to do it, but I really had no choice.

Before

Otherwise, this Japanese maple (Acer palmate var. dissectum) completely blocks the walkway for us humans. And its barricade of leaves turns back the spray from the sprinkler heads, creating its own private drought.

I know it will grow back, though. I know it because this is not the first time this sad accident of a haircut has occurred. Pretty much, every few years (and we planted this tree in 1987) I perform this small but necessary crime.

After

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