Removal of plants as preparation for termite tenting treatment.

Jack Hammer, LLC has spent a month at the property. We have decided to remove the shrubs around the house, and any trees that lean over the house, or are suspected to have disease.  Below is a photo of the large mango tree that is resting on the copper roof.

Our contractor took down about two thirds of the mango tree.  Yes, that is the same tree in the shot immediately below!  The tree is producing large volumes of fruit this summer, so the trim didn't diminish its output.  Also, you can see how we removed those overgrown shrubs.  We will add plants back, once the house has been treated for termites.  

Once the trees were removed, the heavy equipment was used to remove the stumps where that was possible, and a stump grinder was used where we couldn't otherwise get into the space.

The order of operations for the external space is:

Take down a panel of fencing so that the heavy equipment can get into the yard, remove what needs to come out, get the house tented for termites while the vegetation is cleared, replace the old fence with new fencing, install a new sprinkler system, develop a plan for the grounds, and then begin to place new plants. It has been shocking to see the greenery disappear. 

A neighbor behind our property has complained that we are taking away her beautiful green views. I totally understand.