so the minute you cut your tree down you trim it? and then you hang it to dry for about 24 hours right? then you cut the buds from the stem and put it in airsealed jars or something like it?i trim first, then hang. i prefer a nice close trim. if u wait the sugarleaves start to shrivle up and lay agaiinst the bud making it harder to get a close trim. thats just my opinion. hope it helps ya. do a test. trim some and leave some and see what you prefer. peace and happy harvesting