Routinely landscaping your property will do more than just improve the curb appeal of your home. It can help keep the plants and trees on your property healthy and vibrant and protect your home from potential damage in the event of a powerful storm. If you have recently scheduled tree trimming services to reshape your tree or remove overhanging or sickly branches, you will need to prepare your property for the trimming. 

Below, Ohana Tree Services, a tree care company in Honolulu, HI, explains how to prepare:

• Remove Any Vehicles From the Area: Any cars, lawnmowers, or other vehicles habitually left on your property should be moved on the day of the trimming. Although landscaping professionals do their best to avoid hitting any objects while tree pruning, not every accident can be prevented. Moving your vehicle to a covered garage or a separate area of your property is the best way to ensure that it will stay protected during the tree trimming.
• Keep Patio Furniture & Other Property Safe: In addition to moving your vehicles, any patio furniture or other property that is in your yard should be moved indoors until the trimming is complete. This will avoid costly property damage and help to keep patio furniture safe.
• Have Pedestrians Steer Clear of the Area: An even greater danger than property or vehicle damage is the potential injury to a family member or bystander. To avoid harm or an expensive lawsuit, place caution tape around the area where your landscapers will be working. Before the date of your scheduled tree trimming, inform your neighbors of the work that will be done so they can take precautionary measures. On the day of the trimming, keep children and pets out of your yard to help keep them safe.
• Lay Down a Tarp: Your tree service company will typically cleanup any mess left in your yard as part of their services. However, laying a tarp down over the area where they will be working can help make clean up much easier. This is an optional step, so don’t worry if you cannot find a large enough tarp. Your yard will still be clear of branches and plant debris.

If your yard is in need of tree trimming or brush clearing, contact Ohana Tree Services at (808) 520-0186 to discuss a free, no-obligation quote. For more information on their landscaping services including tree and stump removal, visit them online.