Tiny TWIG Grows Into MASSIVE Headache For This 80 YEAR OLD Man

I don't know what it is about tree trimming, but I could watch that all day.

Need to do a part 2 on the same property and tidy up behind 🪴

That tree was "pollarded" at one point, cut into stubs and then the branches restarting were cut off each fall. It does contain the top growth of the tree. At some point, like seedling trees, the branches weren't cut back and this gave the long growth you started with. Certainly, the roots and trunk of this "twig" is now causing foundation issues where it has been growing. You did a thoughtful job figuring how to do the basic work.

I'm so glad you had a helper for this. It's definitely not a 1 person job.

Would love to see acouple of lawn care guys working together and going around the full yard and trimming things back for them. You did a great job on this tree.

If nothing else, you saved this man money because it is less tree to cut and remove for the Arborist. Nice job.

Word to the wise — NEVER let any tree grow up that close to a dwelling. Of course it will cause problems if not catastrophic damage.

I really like videos like this that show removing limbs etc. It's a night and day type of project. Nice work guys! I'm sure the owner was happy.

Good man not only to help this older man, but also know your limitations based on experience, knowledge and equipment.

Looks like someone trimmed that tree years ago,too. Time for it to go! Glad you stayed safe!

So he was TREEted to some TREE Service.. I mean, Treated to some Free Service.. That was TREEmendously Nice of you.

I'm no arborist but something that low to the ground I would just cut small sections from the top and just keep working my way back down. Also that's not the cable and telephone wires that's the electrical service main for the house - you can tell because it's supported by a metal cable that is attached to the service mast, and the electrical meter is right below it. You're lucky the wire wasn't weather worn with bare spots, or you would have found out the hard way.

What a refreshing break from watching mowers going back and forth across the grass!

I am truly grateful to you. Thanks to your reasonable logic, I made it here. I wish you and your family good health. I love everyone on this earth.

Talk about letting the sunshine in!Trimming up this tree really opened up the place!

Wow, that was quite the job! Glad you had help. Literally night and day. You're right about how they would strap the trunk and lift it away. I've seen that done. Those guys really have to be on their game when they do that. Larry's porch area is super cute. Now he can get some sun. You and your helper did a great job!

That man has to be very happy. Great job. God bless.

There is word that is used when someone ignores a problem when it is small until it becomes big and dangerous. Procrastination. It's obvious that this yard suffers from severe procrastination. You should fix the problems before you get too old to do it yourself. I am pushing 70 now and have replaced my handicap ramp, back stairs and removed any trees that are too close to the house. I love to garden but it has gotten very difficult for me so I put in two small green houses with raised platforms so I don't have to get on the ground or dig. If your deck is rotten have it torn down before you hurt yourself. Put up proper stair and ramp rails now. Keep your yard and lawn free of big stones and silly decorations that make mowing and weed-wacking difficult. You have to prepare for the ravages of old age so you can enjoy what is is left of your life.

Every time you stepped on that tree, I was waiting for it to snap. You did a good job getting the worst of it off. Glad you had a helper. 😊❤

When planting trees and bushes, so many people plant them too close to the house. Like, how can they not know they have to give them a lot of room for growth? 🙃😅 Great job, Fill. You're an angel on earth. Stay safe and Gods bless you always.