With Tropical Storm Florence threatening to hit the East Coast the week of Sept 10th, 2018 it’s important to make sure your trees are safe and able to handle the storm.
Below are the best actions you can take to make sure your tree is ready to weather a storm.
1. Look Up.
The next time you are out in your yard take a minute and look up at your tree. Make sure to look at all parts of the tree including the canopy, trunk, and base. If you have any of the bad health signs below give an arborist a call ASAP.
Tree Safety Warning Signs:
Large branches attached with tight, v-shaped forks. These branches are prone to failure and may need to be lightened or removed.
Cracks in the trunk of the tree or in major limbs
Fungi growing from the base of your tree or under its canopy. This could be a sign of root decay.
Branches that are pointing/hanging downwards these damaged branches can easily fall during storms.
Partially attached limbs hung up in the high branches that could fall.
Large cavities in the tree trunk.
Wires in contact with tree branches.
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2. Preventative Pruning.
Regular tree maintenance can mean a world of difference when it comes to a tree’s strength during a storm. Preventative pruning reduces wind resistance and removes dead branches. This reduces the risk of the tree or the tree’s limbs snapping under the force of wind gusts.
3. Take A Look At Your Neighbors’ Trees.
You neighbors’ trees aren’t on your property but that doesn’t mean they can come crashing down on your house, shed, or car. Do a visual examination of your neighbors’ trees to see if there are any tell-tale danger signs. Or better yet, talk to your neighbors about having an Arborist inspect their tree.
4. Proper Mulching.
Proper mulching protects the root system of the tree and allows water and nutrients to drain down through the soil to the roots. This keeps the root system healthy which helps the tree stay strong during storms. Unhealthy root systems can lead to trees uprooting and snapping in heavy winds.
5. Invest In A Plant Health Care Program.
Like our Canopy Protection Program, annual plant health care programs protect your tree from insects and diseases through preventative seasonal treatments and routine monitoring. This keeps up the overall health of the tree which gives it the ability it needs to weather a storm.
Bonus Tip! – Write Down Our Phone Number
Sometimes no matter how much you prepare your tree may be no match for a strong hurricane or storm. The last thing you will want to do after a tree falls on your home is spend time searching for a reputable tree company. And in many cases, you may not even have the tools to search for a tree service company because your internet is down or there was a power outage. Instead, write down our number or save it to your phone. We offer 24/7 Emergency Tree Services so the sooner you call us the sooner we can come out and help.
RTEC TreeCare has been your premier destination for customizable tree care solutions for over 25-years. Our expert team of certified arborists and tree care professionals is committed to preserving the health and beauty of your trees while ensuring the safety of your property. With a focus on environmental sustainability and the latest industry practices, we offer a wide range of services, including tree trimming, pruning, emergency tree removal, disease treatment, and more.
RTEC TreeCare has been your premier destination for customizable tree care solutions for over 25-years. Our expert team of certified arborists and tree care professionals is committed to preserving the health and beauty of your trees while ensuring the safety of your property. With a focus on environmental sustainability and the latest industry practices, we offer a wide range of services, including tree trimming, pruning, emergency tree removal, disease treatment, and more.
When a tree starts looking unhealthy, most people look up. They check the leaves for discoloration, scan the branches for dieback, or inspect the trunk
RTEC Treecare has proudly provided tree care services to the Federal Government for 30 years. During that time, we have worked with over 20 federal agencies across four presidential administrations.
Safety and quality are at the core of everything we do. All work is performed in accordance with OSHA safety regulations and ANSI industry standards to ensure every project is completed professionally and responsibly.
RTEC Treecare is currently performing hazard tree pruning and removal services for the National Park Service at East Potomac Park Golf Course. The trees assigned for treatment have been evaluated and selected by National Park Service arborists based on established hazard assessment criteria.
We want to be clear: RTEC Treecare has not removed any cherry trees at East Potomac Park Golf Course. Our work has been limited to trees identified by the National Park Service as hazardous, non-native, or invasive.
As professional tree care specialists, we are committed to protecting and preserving valuable tree resources while helping ensure public safety.
Every project we undertake is guided by industry best practices and respect for the landscapes and communities we serve.
We remain dedicated to delivering safe, responsible, and high-quality tree care for our clients and the communities they serve.
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