Trees are an integral element of every landscape. They enhance the home's appeal, keep it cool during summers, improve air quality, provide shade, reduce energy bills, and increase the property value. However, when not maintained or cared for adequately, trees can wreak havoc on the property and are a severe safety hazard to the home and family, especially during a storm. Tree maintenance is a vital part of home upkeep.
Safety considerations
According to the National Storm Damage Center, falling trees are responsible for causing over a billion dollars in property damage annually. A proactive approach to tree maintenance is the most effective way to reduce tree-related damage, such as power loss, injuries, clogged gutters, and plumbing problems due to tree root intrusions. Properly trimmed and maintained trees are less likely to fall and cause damage during a storm.
Please keep reading for valuable tips to keep trees healthy and maintained to minimize property damage.
Pruning
Proper pruning and trimming are essential for maintaining the structural integrity of a tree. Overgrown trees look unsightly, attract pests, over-shade other plants, and the branches can fall and damage nearby structures. A professional tree trimming and pruning service has the necessary tools and equipment and can periodically prune weak, damaged, loose, and dying branches to prevent a potentially hazardous situation arising during rough weather events. Popular tree pruning types include crown thinning, crown reduction, crown cleaning, and pollarding. Regular pruning makes trees healthier, improves their appearance, stimulates adequate growth in large trees, allows sufficient sunlight, reduces chances of an accidental tree falling, and aids in shaping young trees.
Frequently monitor trees for disease and damages
Monitoring all the trees on the property carefully for signs of disease and damages is critical for identifying issues and timely action. Diseased trees are more likely to collapse during a storm and damage the property. Check for symptoms like hollowness and decay, leaning trees, limbs touching the power lines, mushroom growth in the soil, low-hanging branches touching the roof, cracked trunks, and crossing branches. If you notice any red flags, call a tree service professional for assessment and determine if the tree needs removal.
Remove weak and dead trees
It is best to remove sick, dying, and weakened trees from the property. Also, consider removing trees that are too close to the building. Removal of hazardous trees reduces their chances of coming down during a storm and causing damages and injuries. A tree removal service can safely remove trees showing signs of decay. Stumps encourage pest infestations and are a tripping hazard. After removing hazardous trees, professionals can also take care of stump removal.
Keep your trees flourishing and your property safe
Regular tree maintenance saves homeowners from various hassles and expensive repairs down the road. A little tree care goes a long way in keeping your property safe. An experienced tree service company can take care of all aspects of tree care and maintenance to ensure that the trees do not threaten the property's safety. They make sure the trees stay healthy throughout the year and do not damage vehicles, power lines, roofs, and other home structures.
Chuck’s Tree Service offers tree trimming and pruning, palm tree trimming, and tree removal, in Pasco, Hernando and Pinellas Counties. 24/7 emergency service. Call us today at 727-351-8488!
