slightly surreal...

I am not quite sure what I think when I look at the trees now... but I am sure they will be looking normal again before too long. This is a disinfectant as well as a cure for any wounds inflicted as we removed the big growths that would eventually cause the tree to dry and die.

Apparently our hillside trees sustained considerable damage in an ill-timed hailstorm, and the virus was able to enter the trees. I am not sure if this is right or not, as I have watched the trees becoming infected over a couple of years. But as none of my neighbours seemed to be worried, I didn't worry about it either, and simply removed the worst affected branches. But this year I am feeling ruthless!

This is not a bark-less tree though; apart from having two little woofers who run about under it, it still has most of its bark under the paste that has been applied.

Maybe I will post more progress photos in a few days. Right now I am imagining lovely summer breaks under the trees, with friends enjoying my lovely hillside. :)