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How Does Tree Pruning Reduce Storm Damage

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Some years we get a lot of thunderstorms and strong winds and other years we get a bit less. Some areas of the country are hit harder than others, depending on their potential for hurricanes or tornadoes. Sometimes there is hail and flooding that come along with gusty blows. While we never can fully predict what Mother Nature will bring, adequately preparing for summer storms can help protect homeowners in case this is one of those more extreme years. Let’s take a look at how tree trimming can assist in reducing costly storm damage on your property and what steps you can take now so your trees can stand stronger against storms when they come through. What Does It Mean To ‘Storm Ready Your Trees?’ There’s a tendency to be reactive when dealing with storm damage. The storm comes through and breaks some of your tree branches, splits your tree in half, or blows over a tree, and then you call a tree care service for emergency tree removal or maintenance. But being proactive is act...

Reasons to Schedule Tree Trimming This Spring

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Spring is an ideal time for tree pruning in Melbourne. Well-maintained plants are healthy, attractive, safer, and can produce more flowers or fruit than those left untouched year after year. To give your tree a good start for the season, tree trimming in the spring can help your trees grow well as they end their winter dormancy. Safety Regular tree pruning is an essential step in successful tree care. Low branches should be removed to clear the way for traffic or to improve the range of view for drivers, and split or broken branches need to be cut to prevent them from falling on homes, cars, or people. For trees that grow along walkways, low-growing branches should be trimmed to protect passersby. Storms are common in the spring, so it’s vital to deal with trees and branches that present a safety hazard before heavy winds and rains send them flying or falling. Tree Health Tree trimming gives you a chance to cut away any branches that are dead, pest-ridden, or diseased, promoti...