Tree trimming guide

[andym]

I'm a total DIY guy and have some trees around our house that I'd like to trim back. Some I want to trim back since the limbs hang over our house, some I'd like to trim to allow more light into the house and onto our garden. I'd like to open things up but I also don't want to kill the trees. Is there a good book or online guide I can read for advice?

 

[Tree Pig]

Something like the tree pruning basics book may work for you

http://wesspur.com/Books/tree_health_pruning_books.html