We've got a couple of trees in our yard that are not healthy at all. Every time we get a big snowstorm like the one we got last week, we lose branches off the tree. I don't know how old these trees are but the house was built in 1979 and I'm sure the trees are nearly as old as the house.

Last year one of the branches fell off one tree during a snowstorm and smashed our glass patio table.

Just wondering if certain times are better or worse to have a tree removed? Like right now, obviously the ground is frozen, is that good for tree removal or bad? Should I wait until Spring? Should I try to have it cut down before the tree leafs out or after, or should I wait until fall?

Wife is onboard with removing the trees, thank goodness. They don't really shade the house that much since there are no windows on the side of the house that has the trees on it anyway. On a purely selfish note, I'm also sick and tired of raking the leaves every fall.

And can anyone recommend a tree service in the SW Metro (Littleton/Chatfield) area?