A few weeks ago we lost a limb on our weeping willow tree during a wind storm. A good portion of one of the main limbs cracked and fell on to the fence that borders our yard. The break took over half of the main limb of the tree. We considered trying to save the tree until we realized that once the damaged limb was removed the remaining portion of the tree would lean unsafely towards the house. With nothing left to balance it out, there was a good chance of it falling and damaging the house. So, we decided it was most wise to take it out.
While the man from the tree service was here, we had him take a look at the rest of out trees. A few of the larger trees in the back yard had damaged limbs that we needed removed also. After taking a good look at all of the trees it was made known to us that many of them were planted incorrectly. The tree guy was very informative and explained what the concerns were and why these mistakes were of great concern. See how the tree in this picture has 3 trunks. We found out that you shouldn't large trees with multiple trunks. Because this tree has 3 trunks instead of a single trunk with branches that grow off of it, it posed a great threat to rotting out and falling on our house. Once the tree was examined we found it in our best interest to remove the tree before it got larger and more costly to remove. The man from the tree service estimated that within 2-5 years that particular tree would rot out and fall. While we were at it, we decided to have one more tree removed that was planted in a similar fashion. The third tree we had removed was also planted too close to another tree and our patio on top of having multiple trunks. The unfortunate part is that a simple trimming when the trees were first planted would have spared them.
Here is what the west side of the backyard looks like now. In this area the weeping willow, and the smaller maple tree was removed. It really opens up the space. On a positive note, now that the willow tree is gone it opens up many possibilities for our backyard. We are considering a nice vegetable garden with raised beds, a trellis with grape vines, fruit trees and possibly a fire pit. (Sorry I got these last pictures posted in reverse order. I realize it is anti-climactic to have the "after" pictures posted before the "before" pictures.)
This is the east side of the back yard. It is also a little bare without the huge cottonwood tree. I think that we have decided to fill the space with a nice swing set. Believe it or not, this space is actually about 15 feet deep and 20 feet wide. It will be a great space for a kids play area, and we won't even have to weed whip or mow around it.
I found it fascinating to watch the guys from the tree service work. It was apparent that they knew exactly what they were doing. I enjoyed watching them analyze where they should make there cuts so that the tree fell exactly where planned. Not to mention they cleaned all of the tree mess up beautifully when they were done. If you live in the area and are in need of a good tree guy, give me a call. These guys were great to work with.
It was amazing to watch this guy climb the tree with one hand (aided by the spikes on his shoes,) and with the other he wielded a chain saw. At was so cool to watch him climb and cut off smaller limbs simultaneously. My little boy decided that it was so cool that he wants to be a tree guy when he grows up too. As a side note, Look how high he is up there. He must be standing 12 or more feet in the air. (My fence is six feet tall.)
Now for the before pictures. Here is the view of the east side of the yard, complete with what is left of the willow and the maple tree. At first I thought it would be sad to loose three trees, but in all honesty now that they are down it is a refreshing change. We still have plenty of shade and now we have more options and more usable space in the backyard. It will be fun to plan and create a new haven in the backyard.
A few weeks ago we lost a limb on our weeping willow tree during a wind storm. A good portion of one of the main limbs cracked and fell on to the fence that borders our yard. The break took over half of the main limb of the tree. We considered trying to save the tree until we realized that once the damaged limb was removed the remaining portion of the tree would lean unsafely towards the house. With nothing left to balance it out, there was a good chance of it falling and damaging the house. So, we decided it was most wise to take it out.
While the man from the tree service was here, we had him take a look at the rest of out trees. A few of the larger trees in the back yard had damaged limbs that we needed removed also. After taking a good look at all of the trees it was made known to us that many of them were planted incorrectly. The tree guy was very informative and explained what the concerns were and why these mistakes were of great concern. See how the tree in this picture has 3 trunks. We found out that you shouldn't large trees with multiple trunks. Because this tree has 3 trunks instead of a single trunk with branches that grow off of it, it posed a great threat to rotting out and falling on our house. Once the tree was examined we found it in our best interest to remove the tree before it got larger and more costly to remove. The man from the tree service estimated that within 2-5 years that particular tree would rot out and fall. While we were at it, we decided to have one more tree removed that was planted in a similar fashion. The third tree we had removed was also planted too close to another tree and our patio on top of having multiple trunks. The unfortunate part is that a simple trimming when the trees were first planted would have spared them. 
Here is what the west side of the backyard looks like now. In this area the weeping willow, and the smaller maple tree was removed. It really opens up the space. On a positive note, now that the willow tree is gone it opens up many possibilities for our backyard. We are considering a nice vegetable garden with raised beds, a trellis with grape vines, fruit trees and possibly a fire pit. (Sorry I got these last pictures posted in reverse order. I realize it is anti-climactic to have the "after" pictures posted before the "before" pictures.)
This is the east side of the back yard. It is also a little bare without the huge cottonwood tree. I think that we have decided to fill the space with a nice swing set. Believe it or not, this space is actually about 15 feet deep and 20 feet wide. It will be a great space for a kids play area, and we won't even have to weed whip or mow around it.
I found it fascinating to watch the guys from the tree service work. It was apparent that they knew exactly what they were doing. I enjoyed watching them analyze where they should make there cuts so that the tree fell exactly where planned. Not to mention they cleaned all of the tree mess up beautifully when they were done. If you live in the area and are in need of a good tree guy, give me a call. These guys were great to work with. 
It was amazing to watch this guy climb the tree with one hand (aided by the spikes on his shoes,) and with the other he wielded a chain saw. At was so cool to watch him climb and cut off smaller limbs simultaneously. My little boy decided that it was so cool that he wants to be a tree guy when he grows up too. As a side note, Look how high he is up there. He must be standing 12 or more feet in the air. (My fence is six feet tall.)
Now for the before pictures. Here is the view of the east side of the yard, complete with what is left of the willow and the maple tree. At first I thought it would be sad to loose three trees, but in all honesty now that they are down it is a refreshing change. We still have plenty of shade and now we have more options and more usable space in the backyard. It will be fun to plan and create a new haven in the backyard.
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