Rules, rules, rules. When a person lives in a densely populated development, rules benefit everyone.
While some rules may read as picky and overreaching at first, a little thought reveals the logic.
During a recent spring, our development had a flowering cherry tree posing for a photo. The pink and white blossoms were gone. And no fruit will appear – for this an ornamental tree, not an orchard tree.
Planted for beauty and future shade, this particular tree is friendly to the landscape service. No fruit also eliminates the possibility of the neighborhood children (and perhaps adults) picking, throwing, and gorging on cherries. I’ll accept the rule that any new tree planted on our property must meet restrictions. After all, I’ve navigated walking across a sidewalk and street when the oaks bless us (and the dozens of resident squirrels) with a bumper crop.
Nature does the planting and harvesting in Missouri State Parks. (And very likely in the state parks near you.) Yes, humans check and keep trails clear of fallen trees and branches and repair areas washed-out by rain or spring run-off. Oak, hickory, dogwood, and others put on a show for visitors — from pale to intense greens of spring to yellows, browns, and dashes of red in autumn.
Morning Tryst, is a later-in-life romance featuring several Missouri State Parks. Join photographer Serena Carter as she discovers treasures of several kinds. More details when you follow the link: https://amzn.to/35gH37S
