As a tree owner, severe storms and summer weather are two of the things that you probably dread the most. After all, these two things have the greatest potential to do damage to your trees! Despite the fact that these bits of weather are basically inevitable, that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing you can do to prepare. In fact, preparing ahead of time will increase the odds that your trees will survive inclement weather! We’ve assembled the best things you can do to prepare trees for severe weather.
Routine Tree Pruning
One of the best things that you can do to prepare your trees for summer storms is actually something you should be doing routinely! By removing the branches and buds that aren’t good for your tree, you’re promoting its long-term health. Regular tree pruning will ensure that your tree grows up strong. The stronger your tree is, the more prepared it will be for severe storms and the more likely it will be to survive them. If pruning is something that you’ve fallen behind on, now might be a good time to make it a routine again!
Lightning Protection Systems
All of the trees on your property are susceptible to lightning strikes, but bigger trees run a higher risk of this happening. To prevent lightning from hitting your trees, you might want to invest in a lightning protection system. These systems are made of highly conductive metals like aluminum and copper. They act to intercept lightning strikes and bring them to a place where your trees won’t be harmed. So, they don’t “directly” protect your trees from lightning, but they divert it away from them. It might be a costly investment, but certainly a worthwhile one.
Lay Mulch Near Your Trees
The roots of your tree deserve as much consideration as the tree itself when it comes to protecting it. They can be the difference between a tree uprooting and staying upright. A helpful tip to protecting those roots is to lay mulch around your trees. Don’t overdo it, but add a little around the tree. The stronger your roots are, the easier it will be for your tree to survive a severe storm.
Tree Care With Elliott Tree
At Elliott Tree, we pride ourselves on providing 5-star service across Massachusetts. We’ll be able to help you prepare your trees for severe weather, and remove them from your property in case of damage or emergencies. We can even remove stumps from your property to up its value! For unparalleled tree service, contact us today for a free estimate!
