As winter merges into spring, we’re in a season of storms, rain and windy weather. In fact, March in Tennessee is one of our windiest months! Great if you like sailing, but it can wreak havoc with our trees, snapping off limbs and causing damage to our property.
I’m sure many of us remember our severe ice storms, tornadoes, floods and gale force winds. That ominous creaking and cracking before limbs break off with an explosive ‘crack!’ and splinter into shattered pieces. A tree may have fallen across the roof of your house, or Ice-laden branches crushed your car. Yes, Family’s Tree Service Inc. has responded to many such emergency calls over the years.
So what can you do to prepare in this season of wild weather, to avert some of these potential problems?
While trees are bare, look for broken and cracked limbs, branches overhanging your home and other buildings, supposedly hardy trees now uprooted and leaning. These are all signs you should call your local tree care professional for advice. We can inspect your property, provide tree assessments, and suggest a plan of action that best meets your needs.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR STORMS:
PRUNING
- Prune dead, diseased or structurally compromised limbs
- Remove excessive branches to reduce risk of damage in high winds & ice storms
- Make precision cuts on all ragged & previously broken limbs so the wound is not vulnerable to insects, fungus, disease & rain collection
CABLING – for those favorite and valuable trees
- Our Certified Arborist can strengthen particular trees by cabling or bracing limbs structurally challenged or physically compromised
TRIMMING
- Remove broken or hanging branches after a storm, especially those in high traffic areas
- Trim branches overhanging roofs of structures, wires & parking areas before storms occur
REMOVAL
- Now is the time to remove problem trees before they cause serious injury or damage to your property
SIGNS OF WEAKENED ROOTS
- LEANING TREES
- After heavy rains, roots may be unable to support the tree due to shallow root structure. Ask your arborist to investigate – are there signs of poor soil conditions, extreme grade, erosion, shallow bedrock, crown root rot, previous lightning damage, fungus & disease?
Family’s Tree Service Inc. is able to help with all these issues and many more. Call us for a free inspection to assess the trees on your property and avert injury and damage during upcoming storms.
