Tree trimming can sound like a daunting task; If you take too much you can kill the tree, if you take the wrong branches it can look ugly, etc. However, with the right knowledge and tools, trimming small trees can be a breeze. Always remember to leave the large trim jobs, and the ones that require you to be off the ground, to the professionals. Tree work can be dangerous no matter how small the project can be. The most important things to remember when trimming a tree are: dont take more than 25% at one time, leave branches on a 30 degree angle upward and take branches that “slouch”. Read more about tree trimming and what you can do.