Minnesota winters are notoriously brutal, but that doesn’t mean your trees are doomed to suffer through the snow and ice. Proper snow removal and tree maintenance can help your trees survive the winter without a hitch. With the weight of snow and ice bringing your trees down, hiring a fully licensed and insured team of landscapers is essential to the care of trees in the wintertime.

3 Ways Snow Removal Experts Recommend Helping Trees Survive in the Wintertime

1. Brush Snow Off the Branches

When you see tree branches being weighed down by snow, you simply need to brush the snow off before it freezes. Once frozen onto the branch, it’ll be much more hazardous for the branch to attempt to break the ice, so it’s better to wait until the ice melts before assessing the damage. Always brush the snow in an upward motion since brushing the snow down can cause the branch to break. Only address the branches that you can reach safely. Otherwise, call an arborist to help you with safe snow removal from your trees and property.

2. Install a Cable Brace

If you know which branches are prone to being weighed down by snow, you can install a cable brace to support it ahead of time. This can also apply to trees you worry may topple during a snowstorm. Doing so not only safeguards your trees from being uprooted, but it also protects your property from being damaged.

3. Call a Professional Arborist

If your trees do suffer some damage from the snow, not all is lost. Depending on how severe the damage is, an arborist can determine an action plan that will help bring the tree back to its former glory. For example, trees that have suffered from large branches breaking off would require extensive professional tree care and pruning.

To ensure your trees will survive the winter, recruit the expert help of Above All Tree Care. For over 17 years, this team of professionals has been providing the Chisago and Washington counties with unrivaled tree maintenance services, such as emergency tree removal and pruning. They’re available for snow removal and other professional tree care options to help your landscape last throughout the winter and for a lifetime. Call (651) 257-2136 or visit their website to message their friendly staff about their services.