Tree trimming may seem like a simple task, one you can easily handle yourself. After all, you’re capable of clipping branches, right? If that’s all you needed to know to trim trees properly, we’d say that anyone could complete the work. In reality, however, many northern Utah homeowners who try their hand at trimming end up doing more harm than good. Here are a few mistakes people commonly make, any of which can compromise tree growth and diminish the beauty of your landscape