Obsessional about chopping trees

It doesn't matter what size they are!

We had talked about "shaping" the field maple tree in the courtyard as part of creating the Japonaise garden however I was a little surprised this morning when the chainsaw and ladder appeared.

He has been in Bonsai mode recently as they need repotting, shaping, training etc before the sap starts to rise. However as he is a "Herring, ie his father's son, (those of you who knew Alf will understand perfectly) repotting means buying new pots and whilst your there you just happen to bump into one or two other shrubs that just cry out to be turned into bonsai. Extending the Bonsai bed is already scheduled.

I dont think the hard hat was really necessary for the bonsai!!