I am Char Barnes, and I have been gardening at the same southwestern Connecticut house for more than twenty years. During that time it has gone from a neglected plot to a picturesque garden with paths and curved beds loaded with flowers. I have planted trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals.
Everything on this site is based on my personal experience and opinion, and I have plenty of both.
Existing Trees
The green circles represent the existing trees.
Trees Marked for Removal
The red circles are the condemned trees.
Valuable Trees
The bright green circles rimmed in red represent valuable trees, which provide mass, flowers, shade, and/or habitat.
These trees should not be cut down.
Tree Value by Area
The value of the trees in these four areas is outline on this page.
28 Proposed Trees to Plant Now
The blue circles represent the trees proposed by the BPMP which can be planted without removing ANY trees - about 80% of the proposed trees.
Seven More Trees
The remaining BPMP proposed trees may be planted as the existing trees diminish.
