If it's your garden then you have responsibility for everything in it (by law) including the tree. Cut it down, you're legally entitled to do so at any time of the year.
I want the best. +1 vote! Frigidaire is a highly respected refrigerator, and is one of the higest selling brand in the market. Most all appliance retail stores sale Frigidaire, and the workers could vouch for its consistency. +1 vote! Frigidaire refrigerators have definitely withstood the test of time.
Of the manufacturers out there, Whirlpool and Frigidaire are you best options but again, like most companies, they also have poorly made models. So choose based on the reviews and ratings of specific refrigerator models instead. If you want a cool looking fridge and can drop several grand, maybe get a Sub-Zero fridge.