Windowing vs. Thinning: Pruning Trees for a Better View

When fast-growing trees grow faster than you wish and start to block your view of something beautiful, you do have the ability to open up the view. Unfortunately, most people think the only option is to remove the tree, or worse, top the tree, which can ruin the shape of the canopy over the next year. There are other options that open up the view but leave the tree in place.…