Seasonal News

Limbs weaken from ice, wind, age or disease. Even a small to medium limb falling on your car or roof can cause expensive damage. Look up from under those limbs and see what lies below it in a possible fall. Car? Roof? Patio? Call a certified arborist for an estimate on both the health of your trees or possible trimming and removal. 

Look for limbs overhanging or entangled in overhead power lines. Call your power provider to schedule an inspection and/or trim. It is free. 

How close is that tree to your foundation? An average of 15 feet is good for a medium-sized tree. Even shrubs need to be away 3-5 from the foundation to avoid water damage. Not only that but tree roots need space to spread in order to assure stability. Some roots will crack right through that foundation looking for space and water! Same issues occur for driveways, walkways, or patios.

Dry trees are also fire hazards. Keep them away from buildings. The fire risk increases when dry leaves clog soffit vents, dryer vents and gutters. 

At the end of a tree’s useful life, consider keeping part of the trunk as a “snag” for wildlife. There are many insects, birds and other wildlife that use dead wood as shelter. Hang additional feeders, suet and bird houses or in the spring grow an attractive vine as cover. 

Choose an out-of-the-way corner in the back yard to throw away the small limbs that fall during the year. This will provide shelter for birds and small wildlife. Just remember to make some noise when you work around that area to warn the snakes to hide