It is so true about the aesthetic aspect of nature... many people have plants and gardens for decoration, not because they really want to have a close contact with nature.
The loquat tree we have in our other house may not be the most beautiful, but we would not dare to remove it when it has accompanied us for so long giving us fruit.
There are more important things than aesthetics.
It's nice to read this! It speaks of respect and value for that element of nature that has been part of your family spaces.
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