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With blowing winds, torrential rain, and brilliant lightning, powerful storms can cause a significant amount of damage to your property’s trees. But, there are short-term and long-term steps you can take to help protect your greenery from the effects of maelstroms. While keeping a watchful eye on the weather forecast, here are three ways professional arborists recommend you take to limit the damage to your yard.

How to Reduce Storm Damage on Trees

1. Planting Strong Trees

If you’re still in the planning stages of your yard’s tree growth, choosing to plant the right trees can make all the difference when a storm rolls in. Arborists recommend planting trees that are native to your area as these plants are equipped to handle the climate, including severe storms. In Alabama, popular choices include the long leaf pine, tulip poplar, and bald cypress.

2. Trim & Prune Regularly

arboristsLosing a dead branch during a storm might night seem like a major concern — until you realize that the branch could very well snap off and damage your home. Thankfully, this threat can be mitigated by regularly enlisting the help of a professional tree-trimming service. A business with trained arborists can come up with the best trimming plan for your particular tree set and efficiently remove any branches that could be problematic during severe weather.

3. Clean Tree Crotches

Tree crotches — the valleys between two trunks — provide interesting visual variety to your yard but are also prime areas for decay. As debris such as leaves and dirt gather in the crotch, the trunks can start to rot and weaken. Arborists suggest regularly cleaning out the tree crotches to prevent the rot from occurring. Without the debris to weaken the wood, your trees will stay strong and able to withstand severe weather.

 

If you’re looking to get your trees ready for strong storms, the professional arborists of TrimCo Tree Experts in Midland City, AL, are ready to help. From stump removal to regular pruning, the fully certified and workers’ compensation-covered company takes pride in offering a wide range of services that will keep your property looking great. Visit the website to learn more about the services offered to Dothan, Midland City, and the entire Wiregrass area of Dale, Houston, and Henry counties or call (334) 791-2087 to speak with a friendly representative today.

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