"This time of year I always get nervous, watching the hurricanes and tropical storms form. I start worrying that a tree might fall on my house"

A lot of people ask me this question and they know they should do something, but what?

Hurricane season is here and now is the time for you to act - Don’t wait until after a storm has developed. Falling trees and limbs cause hundreds of millions of dollars of damage each year, as well as personal injuries and deaths. You are the first line of defense when it comes to preventing storm damage to your property or injury from storm damaged trees. Walk around your property today and examine your trees. Some potential problems are easy to spot. These include: cracks in the trunk or major limbs, dead trees, hollow and decayed trees, trees that look one-sided or lean significantly, branches hanging over the house near the roof, limbs in contact with power lines, fungus growing from the bark, indicating a decayed or weakened stem, V-shaped forks rather than U-shaped ones (V-shaped are more likely to split), crossing branches that rub or interfere with one other. If you see areas of concern, call me and I will be happy to visit with you and inspect your trees for your peace of mind. I will give you a free estimate of any work is required. As a licensed arborist, I am also able detect more subtle signs of potential trouble. Often, by using proper pruning techniques, we can prevent many problems. Prompt removal of diseased, damaged or dead material will reduce the possibility of future storm damage. Pruning can also have other benefits. For instance, pruning a dense canopy reduces its wind resistance and mass while permitting better air circulation and sunlight penetration. Pruning also helps provide proper shape and improves the overall health and vigor of the tree. Action now can prevent big problems later; call me to set up an appointment.

By Sprigs & Twigs, Inc.
A Full-service Tree Care Company that offers Tree Pruning, Tree Removal, Cabling/Bracing, Tree Fertilization and Soil Aeration Serving Southeast Connecticut.

http://www.sprigsandtwigs.net/