If you're already thinking ahead to fall planting, a hazard tree still standing on the property is worth dealing with first. A leaning trunk, dead limbs, or a canopy that's been thinning for a season or two can come down without much warning, and new landscaping underneath is the first thing to get wrecked.
Removing a problem tree before you plant also means the new landscaping gets the sunlight and root space it actually needs, instead of competing with a declining tree for both. It's a lot easier to plan a fall landscaping project around open, healthy ground than to work around something that might fail later.
There's also the property value side of it. A hazard tree near a house, driveway, or fence line is the kind of thing buyers and appraisers notice, and removing it before it becomes a bigger problem is almost always the more cost-effective move.
Is there a tree on your property you've been meaning to have looked at before you start any fall planting?
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A before/after photo of a hazard tree removal, or a photo of open, cleared ground ready for new landscaping, fits this topic well.
Canva text suggestion: "Clear the Risk Before You Plant" or "Protect Your Fall Landscaping Plans"