So sorry to see these trees go for you, JB. Last summer, my neighbor lost a huge old tree that was in her backyard. I didn't realize that it was providing my garden with a little shade also. One bed that had been perfect for morning sun plants became much too bright for them. The birds that had used it for nesting had to find other spots. I'm sure we lost butterflies and moths that had been hosting on it. Loss of a big mature tree like that really has a ripple effect on our gardens.
