These huge fir trees, belonging to my neighbour, actually border my garden. They are filled with bird's nests and hedgehogs in summer.The trees are around 30 feet tall at least and do shut out a lot of light but we have not asked the neighbour to cut them back because of all the wildlife in them and they are a wonderful backdrop for magical activities. Wild urban foxes come and eat the offerings we put out after the ceremonies and birds take the rest. We get lots of snails all over the pathways in summer too and a snail once came in the house and was found firmly sitting on the sink drainer in the kitchen. When I tried to lift the snail, I found how firmly they can stick, but the creature was safely moved back outside eventually!
