Storm‑Proofing Trees Before Summer Hits

Summer storm season is just around the corner, which means it’s time for you to prepare your trees for heavy winds and severe weather. Giving your trees a little extra attention with preventative pruning and routine maintenance before storm season hits helps them stay strong, balanced, and resilient when conditions turn rough. Read on to learn about simple storm prep for trees that will keep your trees healthy, sturdy, and ready to weather whatever comes their way.

Benefits of Proactive Storm Prep for Trees

The benefits of taking proactive steps to protect your trees before a storm are numerous. Storm prep for trees is incredibly beneficial because:

• It helps reduce the risk of serious damage during a heavy storm.

• It ensures trees are healthy and structurally sound before a severe weather event.

• It protects your property from potential fallen branches or trees.

• It saves you money in the long run by minimizing cleanup costs and tree removal costs after a major storm.

Top 5 Tree Protection Tips

To ensure your trees are in top shape before storm season hits, follow these tips:

1. Perform regular inspections of your trees for weak branches and signs of decay.
   

2. Consider hiring an arborist to perform a professional inspection to assess your trees’ needs.
   

3. Prune any hazardous branches to prevent them from coming down during heavy winds. This protects your home and property from potential damage due to fallen branches.

   • For safety reasons, we recommend hiring a professional arborist to prune any large branches. A professional will be able to perform a thorough pruning in preparation for storm season and perform any other necessary maintenance.
     

4. Address any of your trees’ health concerns before storm season hits, so that you can ensure they are healthy, structurally sound, and able to weather the storm.
   

5. When planting any new trees, plant them away from existing structures to minimize the potential for future damage.

Tree Care in Southeastern Pennsylvania

For residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Sky High Services is the standout choice for excellent tree care. We’re proud to provide:

• High-quality work and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish.

• A fast response time.

• Fair and transparent pricing.

• A wide variety of services, including plant and tree healthcare, tree removal, pruning, storm response, stump grinding, and more.

Call 215-272-8847 or email info@skyhighservice.com to get your free quote today!