I had been wanting this tree in the front yard to be cut as well, but Craig said we can just trim the leaves and the branches obscuring the view from the road. The tree can still be a good shield from the hot sun during summer and can help shield the house from gusty winds and rains as well. So, I think he was right, and so we agreed to trim the branches.
I was thinking of replacing it with a dogwood tree with either white or red color to make it more attractive during the fall, but it would take a while to grow one, I guess. Besides, we won't be staying long in this house when Craig retires.
So, here are the photos of the transformation out from the trimmings. It's much better, don't you think? It would still be a lot of leaves to rake during the fall, but at least the branches are no longer hitting our heads when we tend to go under it, lol!
By the way, we paid the same guy (Ken Walters) to do all the yard work. It so happened Craig (and I) aren't fond of doing it, lol!
I was thinking of replacing it with a dogwood tree with either white or red color to make it more attractive during the fall, but it would take a while to grow one, I guess. Besides, we won't be staying long in this house when Craig retires.
So, here are the photos of the transformation out from the trimmings. It's much better, don't you think? It would still be a lot of leaves to rake during the fall, but at least the branches are no longer hitting our heads when we tend to go under it, lol!
By the way, we paid the same guy (Ken Walters) to do all the yard work. It so happened Craig (and I) aren't fond of doing it, lol!