The scent of the large, white, puffy blooms of tree lilacs adds to the charm of this walkway down to the pond. Sherwood Frost arborvitae is in the foreground with purple sage and pink rose campion.

The scent of the large, white, puffy blooms of tree lilacs adds to the charm of this walkway down to the pond. Sherwood Frost arborvitae is in the foreground with purple sage and pink rose campion.

One pathway still exists, to reach the bench overlooking the pond. River birches and willows have grown to the point where it is difficult to walk through them. That’s exactly what we wanted: multiple trunks, thick foliage, more protection.

