The trees we planted 16 years ago

@JudyEv (342145)
Rockingham, Australia
March 9, 2021 9:10pm CST
I’ve written about cutting down some trees that were getting too close to the power lines. No-one likes to think of trees being destroyed but, over the years, we have planted a lot of trees on our 18 acres. The photo shows our ‘avenue’ of four rows of trees that we planted when we first came here. There are probably 6 – 8 trees in each row. A few have died as they a bit closer together than they should be. You can just see part of the big shed in the background. When they were first planted, I would spray the leaves every few days with a mixture of white oil, garlic and chili to try to stop the roos from eating them. We also had barriers around the trees. Now, as you can see, the kangaroos welcome the shade. I was surprised to see one standing on tippy-toes and eating the leaves of one. I guess this is our legacy for the next people who come to live here.
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@DaddyEvil (137602)
• United States
10 Mar 21
Judy! I see some huge looking mice in your photos! Where's the cat? He's not doing his job! The trees look really nice.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Mar 21
If I had a cat that would take out these mice, I would be very worried!!
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@DaddyEvil (137602)
• United States
10 Mar 21
@JudyEv That's true... could you see waking up in the middle of the night with a cat that big curled up on your head... It might be a while before you could convince him to get off and let you go back to sleep. And his purring would feel like a badly tuned vehicle.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Mar 21
@DaddyEvil The cat would make a nice cushion at least.
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@allknowing (137807)
• India
10 Mar 21
That is how it should be. With every tree chopped down there should be replacements. You have done it. More power to you
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@allknowing (137807)
• India
10 Mar 21
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Mar 21
We have planted more than we have removed which is a good thing.
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@ptrikha_2 (47079)
• India
10 Mar 21
Yes cutting trees is not a good thing to do. Yet if the tress are interfering with power lines, then it is something that is worrisome. It is also good that Kangaroos enjoy the shade of these trees. Have the pictures been taken on a cloudy and rainy day?
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Mar 21
It was overcast but not rainy. The photos were taken with my little point and shoot.
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@ptrikha_2 (47079)
• India
11 Mar 21
@JudyEv You make the collage using some Mobile App?
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@ptrikha_2 (47079)
• India
11 Mar 21
@JudyEv Oh looks like worth trying.
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@FourWalls (69033)
• United States
10 Mar 21
Where do you get these elusive kangaroo trees to plant? The kangaroos probably learned to like the garlic & chili mixture. You’re a good steward of the land!
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Mar 21
I've been talking so much about cutting trees down I thought I needed to redeem myself!
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@wolfgirl569 (108197)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Mar 21
The roos love them. Sometimes a tree has to be cut. You have planted plenty to replace them.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Mar 21
I was surprised to see them trying to reach the leaves of this one.
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@rakski (126031)
• Philippines
10 Mar 21
oh nice! all grown up trees and the kangaroos are using them to block out the sun in summer heat
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@rakski (126031)
• Philippines
10 Mar 21
@JudyEv it must be their favorite spots now
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Mar 21
@rakski I think it is. Even we find it cooler under those trees.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Mar 21
They are big trees now. There are always roos laying under them.
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@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
11 Mar 21
There are big trees and they grow so well. Actually these trees are as "old" as my son. Just a little coincidence
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@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
12 Mar 21
@JudyEv Hard to believe my son is so "old" now
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Mar 21
@youless I can believe it. One son turns 50 next year. 50!!!!!
@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Mar 21
It's funny when we come across something that is as old as we are - or as old as one of our kids.
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• Midland, Michigan
11 Mar 21
The trees look nice Judy. I don't see the portion of shed unless it's on the two to photos, then maybe I can. I can't tell if I am or not.
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• Midland, Michigan
12 Mar 21
@JudyEv I thought that might be where it is but wasn't sure.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Mar 21
In the top photos, to the left between two rows of trees is a grey patch. That is the shed. I've drawn a circle round it now.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
10 Mar 21
Trees are a good legacy to leave behind. Very pretty!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
11 Mar 21
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar 21
Thanks. Someone else will enjoy them one day.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
10 Mar 21
@JudyEv I remember your post on the trees that you cut down. What a legacy it is too.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar 21
Thanks. The next owner will appreciate them I'm sure.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
11 Mar 21
@JudyEv I bet they will.
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
11 Mar 21
I will take note of your mixture to keep roos away.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar 21
Haha - I doubt you'll need it there but it would probably deter other animals as well.
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
12 Mar 21
@JudyEv that is what I thought, if it works for roos it can work for other animals too.
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
10 Mar 21
Such cool pix of the trees and the kangaroos. We in the States find them fascinating! Beautiful trees.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar 21
And I find deer fascinating. I'm glad you like the photo.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Mar 21
@LindaOHio No, much further south there are some and in the eastern states they have some too.
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
11 Mar 21
@JudyEv Do you have any deer there?
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Mar 21
The roos are enjoying. These are very impressive after 16 years.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar 21
You don't really notice them all getting bigger and bigger.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Mar 21
@JudyEv When you see them every day you don’t notice.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
10 Mar 21
The trees look beautiful. Are you planning to plant more trees?
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar 21
We don't have any specific plans. There are quite a few self-sown ones now too.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Mar 21
@Nevena83 Yes, a lot come up each year.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
11 Mar 21
@JudyEv That's good, it means they're breeding.
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@snowy22315 (182204)
• United States
10 Mar 21
Some trees seem to grow very rapidly.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar 21
They certainly do while others take forever.
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@May2k8 (18389)
• Indonesia
11 Mar 21
Your tree is really big, so everyone and kangaroo likes to take shelter under it.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Mar 21
It is very pleasant under the trees in the shade.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
11 Mar 21
You are so blessed there look at the place so gorgeous..like the garden of eden.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Mar 21
When it's really hot, it is quite a few degrees cooler under those trees. Yes, thanks, we are blessed.
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
11 Mar 21
And a fine legacy it is too, well done.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar 21
Thanks. We also have two oaks down where we removed the gums from under the power lines. The oaks aren't near the power lines.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Mar 21
Beautiful trees. Nice pictures with the roos.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Mar 21
The trees are really lovely and the roos really like it under the shade.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Mar 21
@JudyEv I'm sure they do.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
10 Mar 21
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago! love theM!!!!
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar 21
But, if you plant them anyway, the years go by and suddenly it is 20 years later or whatever.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
11 Mar 21
@JudyEv that is also very true. always good to have trees around!
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