TIMBER!!!

UPDATE: We've secured a date to have this bohemith cut down! The big day is Friday, February24th!!!

Meet our 100 foot cottonwood tree that overshadows nearly all of our backyard. We hate this tree. 

In the spring our yard, gutters, deck, and patio furniture are covered in sticky flowering pods. In the summer, it blocks the sunlight from our yard until mid afternoon. In the fall, our yard is covered and gutters are clogged with leaves from this tree. And in the winter we worry about wind storms and heavy snow taking out a limb. (Specifically the large limb that's 12-14 inches in diameter and is situated right above our bedroom.)

Needless to say, this tree is coming down. We've called three different tree removal companies and have received estimates from each. After some deliberation and negotiating, we've chosen to go with Gentle Ben Tree Removal. They'll be here the week of the 20th to chop this sucker down and we couldn't be more excited!

Expect a review and additional pictures to come in a couple of weeks.