Residential Tree Care: Why Tree Topping is a Bad Idea? Home Exteriors Home Improvement by Madyson Grant - September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 The practice of tree topping has been around for quite some time now. It is one of the most common methods of reducing the size of a tree. However, topping a tree is a bad idea. It affects both the health and the aesthetics of a tree. When it comes