Our New Tree

I never used to think about how a tree ended up in someone's yard. I guess I just assumed it happened on its own. I now know differently. We've wanted a big shade tree in our front yard since we moved in. It was quite the process to pick out a tree that would be friendly to Lauren's tree allergies--not an easy or short process. But finally, I settled on a flowering Cleveland Pear tree, and had it planted in the front. Hopefully, in time, it'll provide the needed respite from the hot, front porch sun. In 20 years from now I'll be able to drive by this house and point to the big beautiful tree in the front yard and know that we planted it...guess that's how trees get planted.