tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post6396905308526533713..comments2024-03-27T23:37:16.303-04:00Comments on Southwest Daily Images: Too Big to Fall?Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03323811980627840654noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-42741945344862228182013-05-21T13:08:33.223-04:002013-05-21T13:08:33.223-04:00maybe trim some of the branches?
i think in the ne...maybe trim some of the branches?<br />i think in the netherlands there is a law that you cannot just take trees down, even if you planted them yourself long ago (something to do with reducing greens in the neighborhood; not allowed). but i dont know the specifics...CaThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448120621150624576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-76717626487940461072013-05-19T08:42:35.792-04:002013-05-19T08:42:35.792-04:00Take down a tree only if it's diseased or posi...Take down a tree only if it's diseased or posing a threat to houses or people.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223040482420514208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-31464224027159919002013-05-18T16:39:01.796-04:002013-05-18T16:39:01.796-04:00"The authorities" here just felled four ..."The authorities" here just felled four magnificent horse chestnuts in Saltaire- on the grounds that they were causing traffic accidents! Apparently they obscured the fact that drivers were approaching a road junction - even though there are white markings on the road surface and signs to indicate that. I'm rarely in favour of cutting trees down. If I did I would always plant a new one.jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-85012147935106574892013-05-18T15:16:25.331-04:002013-05-18T15:16:25.331-04:00You've shown some beautiful specimen trees tha...You've shown some beautiful specimen trees that for the most part have been pruned well and cared for (notice the open canopies). It's the big ones with thick trunks and heavy canopies (the kind that catch the wind) that can cause problems. The one between the houses in the second shot has been pruned, but it's the kind of tree that can cause damage if it isn't healthy. Close to a house a tree can give privacy but too close and it's time to inspect the foundation. I love trees, hate to lose them. But if they're planted people need to use some common sense in placement and know they need care.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971991029290518107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-33436983246786662742013-05-18T12:11:24.134-04:002013-05-18T12:11:24.134-04:00You pose a tough question here Jack, I really do l...You pose a tough question here Jack, I really do like them all..if any maybe the last one, it looks like it could make the rooms top and bottom on that side of the house quite dark..maybe a solution would be to remove some of the lower branches and still keep it in situ?PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-21976885686127965612013-05-18T07:09:26.485-04:002013-05-18T07:09:26.485-04:00When I lived in Toronto, insurance companies insis...When I lived in Toronto, insurance companies insisted that trees be heavily pruned or removed or you could not have your policy renewed. <br /><br />Just recently, after an ice storm, we had major tree pruning done on our property, including removal of an 80+ year old spruce. Frankly, we were concerned it would land in our bed one day soon! We knew the man who had planted it when he was a teenager too....<br />gardenbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859705179619775343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-61927262548269843112013-05-18T04:53:54.152-04:002013-05-18T04:53:54.152-04:00The trees are wonderful, but they are very close o...The trees are wonderful, but they are very close of the houses. I hope everything is okay with the structure of the houses.<br />Beautiful pictures!<br />hugs<br />LéiaCezar and Léiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408385000169533010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-78243711761500432192013-05-17T22:56:54.684-04:002013-05-17T22:56:54.684-04:00Such beautiful trees. I hate when cities cut them ...Such beautiful trees. I hate when cities cut them down.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-54262812625549128722013-05-17T22:02:03.666-04:002013-05-17T22:02:03.666-04:00I would have a hard time cutting down a tree, just...I would have a hard time cutting down a tree, just because it didn't, "look good". As long as it is healthy and not placing the home in danger, what's the problem? Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-39394574025829143062013-05-17T16:53:12.096-04:002013-05-17T16:53:12.096-04:00Looking at these shots, the trees have been positi...Looking at these shots, the trees have been positioned wrongly, perhaps too close to make a pretty picture, when I drive or walk along a street I look for trees and large foliage shrubs, a street with small bits of green stuff isn't particularly beautiful. So i'm againgst the lop.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08008574463499280758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-88064828042941406722013-05-17T12:58:55.644-04:002013-05-17T12:58:55.644-04:00It's a question of planting too close to a hou...It's a question of planting too close to a house that tree roots can do damage to foundations, so it takes some consideration and thought before planting. I'd only go for it if there was that threat to the house itself.<br /><br />Terrific shots!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-29433439259507626522013-05-17T12:50:48.060-04:002013-05-17T12:50:48.060-04:00None if possible, but I know large trees can be re...None if possible, but I know large trees can be really dangerous near buildings. May be it's better to ask an expert...VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10186211344492845052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-22770158790230527582013-05-17T12:48:34.933-04:002013-05-17T12:48:34.933-04:00I wouldn't take any of these down either. If i...I wouldn't take any of these down either. If it was some large tree with roots growing into my foundation I might have to consider something but otherwise i'd let them live.RedPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-28972053872995303622013-05-17T12:45:08.288-04:002013-05-17T12:45:08.288-04:00I'd have a hard time taking down a majestic tr...I'd have a hard time taking down a majestic tree (Hurricane Sandy wrought such havoc, maybe I'm still thinking of that), except if it threatened the stability of the nearby homes. These maples are beautiful - so interesting, I had no idea they took so long to grow!LONDONLULUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306334892097839949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-29163671070605810702013-05-17T11:57:52.296-04:002013-05-17T11:57:52.296-04:00According to me , a tree is never too big or too n...According to me , a tree is never too big or too near. Only houses can be too small or on the way of the roots.Use Chain saws to cut houses ! :o))Malysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285965495493508425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-78462311691252759162013-05-17T11:44:33.085-04:002013-05-17T11:44:33.085-04:00I would never take down any trees unless they were...I would never take down any trees unless they were diseased or the roots were messing up the house foundations. These are all so beautiful.LOLfromPasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885733052838545978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-42411230050481636572013-05-17T10:36:36.458-04:002013-05-17T10:36:36.458-04:00Having been raised in west Texas where trees were ...Having been raised in west Texas where trees were rare, I wouldn't take a one of these down!! I love them and to me they are totally awesome!! Really beautiful and such great captures for the day, Jack!! Enjoy your weekend!!Sylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-82605037848240664812013-05-17T10:27:15.373-04:002013-05-17T10:27:15.373-04:00I don't see one here that I'd take down. ...I don't see one here that I'd take down. I did have to take one down in my yard recently. My orchid tree kept getting more scraggly each year and this last winter we had a bad freeze and it didn't recover from it. It had to go but, it made me sad for days.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-882383880465887432013-05-17T09:48:01.317-04:002013-05-17T09:48:01.317-04:00I guess I would only take one down if the roots we...I guess I would only take one down if the roots were causing problems to the house's foundation or the tree was in imminent danger of otherwise damaging the house.Clueless in Bostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246601221880879890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-20268169069386052862013-05-17T08:43:50.556-04:002013-05-17T08:43:50.556-04:00Just for the record, none of the trees I've ad...Just for the record, none of the trees I've advocated for removal have been Japanese maples. None of the trees in your pictures (except for the one between the two homes in picture two) poses any significant risk to the home. Sub in an 80 foot double trunk diseased Hemlock or a 100 foot double trunk Sycamore in those same spots and you have lots of potential problems.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-71533203111883017792013-05-17T08:19:11.159-04:002013-05-17T08:19:11.159-04:00As long as the trees are healthy and are maintaine...As long as the trees are healthy and are maintained by some proper pruning and pose no threats of damage to the house, I say leave them alone. Lovely neighborhood. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16353693465208433306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-45749665861185308192013-05-17T07:52:01.787-04:002013-05-17T07:52:01.787-04:00I love big old trees, but I like to keep my house ...I love big old trees, but I like to keep my house safe too. We had to cut a few down when I lived in Jackson.Halcyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-56097078922261302812013-05-17T07:26:55.242-04:002013-05-17T07:26:55.242-04:00i'd leave them! can't imagine cutting down...i'd leave them! can't imagine cutting down a tree just because it out grew my house.Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-16711885408598675192013-05-17T06:19:58.406-04:002013-05-17T06:19:58.406-04:00I like green spaces and surly it's better to g...I like green spaces and surly it's better to get some trees in the neighbourhood...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03926450550563307552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558559381295017448.post-31120862392160918372013-05-17T05:57:04.365-04:002013-05-17T05:57:04.365-04:00What goes up must come down.What goes up must come down.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408980791673021797noreply@blogger.com