I get to see a large chunk of the leylandii hedge coming off. The guys have made an excellent job of it and now the patio and perhaps more importantly … the Bonsai will get a drop more light.

Sunshine (huh when it comes), will be on the trees for around twelve to fourteen hours from May to September. Shade will be by way of a couple of trees out of shot. The great think with Monkey pole type stands is you can switch trees round in a flash. I just need to work out how to cover part of the display area now for protection when some species such as Satsuki are in flower. It will also mean I can control watering with Pines in the ‘off’ season with some accuracy.

Right! They’ve finished and gone, and my buddy has arrived to shift the trees back into place now.