Several kinds of trees keep a man in his seventies company, bringing him great happiness, and he does not accept that seventy is rare in life

A man of seventy has always been rare since ancient times, but he does not think so, because with the company of these several kinds of trees, he feels extremely happy.

As the saying goes, once a person reaches 60, it is all about taking it easy, enjoying leisure and entertainment in one's later years. And after 70, every year brings an even bigger change, which is exactly what is meant by "a man of seventy has always been rare since ancient times." But he does not quite see it that way, because in his later years he has his own interests and hobbies, pursues them actively, and finds them very meaningful, so his mood is excellent and he lives very comfortably.

He is a man who came through the war years, my third maternal granduncle, and he is now 74 years old, yet he still seems full of vigor. His wife passed away at 48, and he supported the whole family alone, and now he is surrounded by children and grandchildren. As his catchphrase goes: in the new century, the prospects are excellent, and as for me, tending flowers and planting grass each day, I will not look old even if I live to 90. This attitude is enviable and admirable.

But when it comes to growing flowers and plants and cultivating tree stumps, whether in choosing varieties or in cultivation and management, he is an expert. Especially when it comes to what kinds of trees are most suitable to grow, how to grow them, what kinds of trees have the best prospects for bringing wealth and blessings, and how potted tree stumps should be placed, chatting with him can go on for 3 days without exaggeration! And indeed, he has planted several kinds of trees like these at his own home, and anyone knowledgeable or any expert who sees them will agree that this is truly the case. The old man really does understand stumps. To describe him here as "old ginger is spicier" is not an exaggeration at all. The several kinds of trees he has planted are clear at a glance.

There is boxwood. These boxwoods were all tended by his own hands, and the pruning and shaping all show the skill of a veteran. Boxwood also carries a fine meaning. As the saying goes, a home with boxwood will produce pillars of the state for generations. And his own children indeed live very well, which also makes him very gratified.

Next is the crape myrtle stump. This old crape myrtle stump that he cares for himself has been with him for more than ten years, and after his years of pruning, its shape is now unique and it can be said to be radiant and very pleasing. Moreover, crape myrtle, as a kind of tree with relatively hard wood, was also one of the sacred trees that the former imperial court valued highly.

There is also the small-leaf red sandalwood that he often mentions. This was used in the countryside in the past for carving Bodhisattva statues. People here all call this tree sacred wood, and it carries an auspicious meaning, meaning to protect one's children in gaining official rank and wealth. Moreover, after his careful tending, it now has lush branches and leaves and is growing very well, no wonder he often mentions it.

As for these several kinds of tree stumps, in your world, what is your evaluation?