Living in New England winter is a term that when people hear it they think of snow, cold temperatures, and holiday fun. What is usually overlooked is that the winter time can be a harsh and dangerous time for trees. As the weather begins to change a homeowner should be conscious of the surrounding trees in their yard and their health. Below are a few ways you can prepare for the months ahead, and how you can prevent having to call for emergency tree service.
Be Aware of Dead or hanging Limbs and Branches
Living in a state like Massachusetts that gets to experience the ups and downs of all four seasons can put stress on your trees. The constant stress over the years can leave your trees vulnerable. On top of that build up of snow or violent wind can leave parts of your tree damaged, dying, or even dead. Winter can push a distressed tree right over the edge. Leaving your property the victim of hazardous, destructive, and dangerous conditions.
How can you avoid these risks? Timely property inspections by a tree professional. Elliott Tree offers property or tree inspections for free. They will take an in-depth look at your trees to help determine if in fact any of your tree’s, their branches or limbs are problematic.
Be Cautious of Trees Near or Touching Power Lines
If you notice that you have tree branches down near power lines, they require immediate attention. This can be a very dangerous situation that can have a number of different outcomes. It is important to contact a professional to come out and handle the situation. A professional tree service company will know how to handle the situation to avoid power outages or even fires. Remember that the best course of action is prevention.
Be Aware of Trees Near or Touching Your Home
With or without the high winds a tree leaning towards your home is a dangerous threat to you and your family. Falling trees account for a number of deaths each year. They also account for a lot of property damage. The tree branch that is just barely brushing up against you or a neighbor's house may seem harmless, but if it is close enough to touch then it is close enough to cause damage.
Proper Tree Care
Taking proper care of your trees all year long will provide them the opportunity to become stronger and healthier. One way to ensure strength for your trees is tree pruning. Tree pruning allows the trees to be well groomed along with taking care of those dead branches that come off in harsher conditions. Mulching and watering around the roots of your tree is another great way to keep your tree comfortable. Lastly, animals that like to feed off the bark on the tree can cause damage and interfere with the growth.
Contact Elliott Tree
Before winter officially gets here contact Elliott Tree! Our team is more than happy to answer any questions or inspect your yard for free. We offer tree pruning, grinding, and removal services to ensure the safety of your family and property. Get a hold of us by calling us at 781-447-0045 or by filling out a contact form on our website!
