You’re Outa Your Tree: Make sure that tree is in your yard before you cut it down

Spring is here and many of us will head into our yards where, of course, we instantly become experts in landscape design. For some, competing against our neighbors for a greener lawn is enough. But for too many, more is required. Some of us need to take it a step further and put on a loud display of awesomeness. We need to flex our muscles, that is, in the form of power-tools. And nothing says power like a chainsaw.

So, a word of caution through this article.  For the inexperienced, trimming a tree is akin to giving your young son a buzz cut with the clippers.  You’d better know when to stop, or there could be a lot of crying to follow.