Changing weather patterns seem to be the new norm, storms are happening in places and at times where they have rarely been an issue in the past. Trees are unfortunate victims of the wrath of Mother Nature, suffering considerable damage as well as causing damage to nearby structures.
Once a major storm has passed it is only natural the property owner has only one thought and that is to clean up and get things back to normal. Unfortunately this often results in the loss of trees that otherwise could have been salvaged if an experienced tree service in Peachtree City GA had been brought in. Experienced arborists will do the right thing rather than the wrong thing, often the difference means saving a tree rather than losing it.
Property owners are advised to follow a few directives in an effort to save their trees:
• Don’t think you can do it yourself: When large limbs have been completely broken off or broken to the point where they are hanging it will be necessary to remove them at a height. This is dangerous and is a task that should be done by an arborist with the proper tools and skills.
• Remove broken branches: Removing what is left of smaller branches that have broken away from the tree will reduce the risk of decay starting at the point of the wound. When you leave the task to a tree service they know how and where to prune and cut back the broken branches and limbs.
• Don’t over prune: The tree may not be perfect, after the storm it probably will appear out of balance. When tended to properly a tree will grow new foliage and heal quite quickly.
As the tree will need every bit of strength it has to heal, never top it. Topping only reduces the foliage which is what the tree relies on for re-growth. Your beautiful trees can recover quicker after a storm if they are tended to by a professional tree service.
