There are many benefits to having trees in your yard. Trees provide shade, reduce utility costs, and they improve air and water quality. To continue to enjoy those benefits for years to come trees require proper maintenance and care.
A healthy, maintained tree will be stronger and more likely to withstand mother nature’s storms. Storms such as snow and ice storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and strong winds can cause broken limbs or complete tree failure. This could cost a lot of money if the tree were to fall on your home or property, and sometimes could cause damage to your neighbors’ home and property. Thankfully, this possibility can be managed through tree maintenance and care.
You should properly prepare your tree to withstand these events to help reduce the risk of costly repairs and damage. Learn how to care for your tree by consulting with an arborist.
Care for you trees with routine pruning to promote the growth of strong branches. Trees with healthy root systems and good branch structure can withstand storms much better.
After a storm many homeowners make hasty and emotional decisions about their trees that were damaged. Sometimes this results in unnecessary removals and drastic pruning mistakes. Properly pruned trees by a professional can help a tree recover from storm damage. A certified arborist can help advise you for your trees future management, pruning and removal decisions based on your trees condition after the storm.