I knew that the growing pines would offer a bit of privacy from the neighbors, but I didn't even think of this added benefit. I never knew sitting on my patio would sound so good.
Oh, how things in The Compound have grown...
Just five years ago this was the view from our patio door. A three year old boy playing in the pine trees.
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Now it's a playground for cardinals.
Listen to some birds today!
Julie