Tree trimming, removal open Gaineswood to view

Drivers passing by Gaineswood along Cedar Avenue or Morgan Street may have noticed that they can see the historic home a lot easier.

Thanks to a joint project of the Beautification Committee, Demopolis Public Works Department and the Friends of Gaineswood, a number of trees were removed from the perimeter of the grounds, and a lot of tree-trimming opened the view to the house.

The work fulfilled its goal to make the home more visible and more pleasant to look at.

“It represents Demopolis at its best,” said Nancy Lindsey, director.

Deep South Landscaping removed selected trees from inside the fence surrounding the grounds and pruned the alley of crepe myrtles. The city cut down trees along the right-of-way.

The $1,500 cost of the work was paid for by funds from the Beautification Committee and Friends of Gaineswood, said Lindsey. The city allowed the yard trash to be disposed of in its land fill.

Work still needs to be done in the formal gardens, such as trimming hedges and weeding, she continued, and volunteers always are needed to pitch in to help with those jobs. Future plans are to clean up the back of the property as well.