<a href="http://pigyard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/diseased-sycamore2mar18.jpg"><img class="alignright wp-image-4878 size-thumbnail" src="http://pigyard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/diseased-sycamore2mar18-150x200.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="200" /></a>The trees in the garden are a real asset and give great pleasure however they do need to be looked after because when there are high winds there is always a risk that branches might break off and damage the house or the neighbours houses. Today I had Lincolnshire Tree Services working on an ash tree and horse chestnut to lift the canopies and ensure they are safe. Whilst they were here they checked out the other trees.

<a href="http://pigyard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/diseased-sycamoremar18.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4882" src="http://pigyard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/diseased-sycamoremar18-150x200.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="200" /></a>The sycamore in the photo has Ustulina Deusta, a fungal disease which damages the roots. This tree will need to be removed very soon because it's leaning towards the neighbours' houses. Because it has a tree preservation order I will need to get permission to have it removed. On the positive side it will mean I will have enough logs for next year.

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There were a few logs from the trimming work and a large pile of chippings which I've used to spread along the woodland path. It helps to define the path and keep the weeds down.

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