When you decide that it's time to have that tree cutting done, you're going to want to take some time to prepare the area, first. You never know where debris and branches can land, so you definitely want to get in there and move everything out of the way before making the call. This means not only parking your car elsewhere, but moving your trash can and anything else that may be knocked over or damaged by falling debris. If the tree is anywhere near your home, you may want to tape cardboard up over the windows for total safety.