Tree service professionals in Naples, Florida, share ways to keep customers’ property and trees as hurricane-resistant as possible.
Trees and Plants Need Hurricane Preparation Just As Homes Do
Hurricane preparedness means many things, including preparing a home and having an evacuation plan. One of the things that cannot be neglected is preparing a home’s tree to survive the storm. This can make post-storm clean-up and damage assessment a much simpler process as well as keeping the yard looking good even in the midst of the rainy season.
The best ways to prepare your trees is by choosing the right trees to plant, keeping up with plant maintenance, and keeping in touch with a certified arborist to answer questions and perform tree trimming and tree pruning.
Plan Through Planting: What Trees To Choose For Your Yard
The first step for preparing a piece of property is to plant trees that will be well-situated for hurricane survival. The best way to do this is to choose native plants whenever possible. If there is a particular need for a non-native plant, ensure it can be moved indoors or has strong and deep roots.
Shallow roots and dense branch growth can be a serious tree hazard during a hurricane. Some examples of native trees are included in the list below.
More information about native trees can be found elsewhere online.
- Flowering Dogwood
- Holly
- Live Oak
- Mangrove
- Southern Magnolia
- Sparkle berry
Tree Health Care and Plant Health Care As Preparation
Proper tree care is not only a way to keep your home and landscaping looking their best but also has the practical purpose of keeping the plants healthy and as resistant to hurricane-force winds and precipitation as possible.
The bulleted list below provides some examples of this maintenance and how it helps in hurricane prep.
- Tree Trimming: This will maintain the appropriate shape for your landscaping trees, making them more resistant.
- Tree Pruning: This can involve removing overgrowth as well as the removal of damaged, diseased, dying, or dead branches. These tend to be the most significant hazards for tree damage and, therefore, property damage in the case of a serious storm.
- Bracing and Staking: This is important for younger trees and can prevent damage, but it should be checked by a professional because stakes can also be hazardous if they are not properly done.
Why Hire A Certified Arborist
When it comes to tree risk assessment, it is best practice to call in the experts. Including a tree service company with a certified arborist. They have the proper training, experience, and equipment to perform tree trimming and removal safely without injury or property damage, something no one wants to deal with on top of hurricane season.
Arborists can help homeowners at every stage: planting, tree health care, and pre-storm preparation and restoration.
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