During hurricane season, big trees can become serious safety hazards. But by taking some precautionary measures, you can reduce the risk of your trees causing property damage and injuries when high winds arrive. At Jireh Tree Care, we can come out to your property and assess what kind of tree work needs to be done to mitigate any safety risks. Here are four tips for preparing trees for hurricane season.

Remove Dead/Dying Trees

If you have any dead or dying trees on your property, they should be safely cut down by an arborist before the next hurricane arrives. Such trees are liable to topple over during the storm, potentially causing major havoc on your property, especially if the tree is next to your house or power lines. Signs of a dead/dying tree include defoliation, heavy leaving, extensive insect damage, and widespread fungal growth. 

Professional Pruning

Dead/dying limbs are far more susceptible to breaking off and crashing down during windstorms. Big limbs can cause serious damage to your roof and vehicles. With a thorough  pruning before hurricane season, unhealthy limbs will be removed, greatly reducing this risk. 

Keep Trees Healthy During the Rest of the Year

By taking some basic measures to keep your trees healthy throughout the year, those trees will be less likely to cause problems during a storm. Fungal diseases should be treated ASAP. And it’s important that the tree receives adequate water and nutrients. Also, criss-crossing branches should be removed because they’re liable to rub together, which can open up the bark and invite infections.

Work with an Experienced Arborist Before/After Storm

Before the next hurricane arrives, our arborists can mitigate safety risks posed by your trees. Then, after the storm, we can inspect your trees for damage and clean up any tree debris caused by high winds.

Arborist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

When you need tree services in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area, contact Jireh Tree Care at 305-216-8809. Feel free to give us a call today to ask for a free arborist estimate in Fort Lauderdale!