Summer Tropical Storms

High Tree Trimming

There was a tropical storm Thursday night July 15^th in Miami that produced loud thunder, lightning, heavy rain and strong winds. It rolled over the area around 11pm at night and lasted about 45 minutes. There will be about half a dozen storms like this before the end of the summer. As my son and I were driving through Miami on Saturday after the storm, we noticed some trees that were slanted due to the storm and other smaller trees that had roots coming out of the ground. This is unfortunate and takes time and money to repair. Additionally, Friday morning I noticed a dent on the hood of my car. This dent is from a medium sized branch that fell from a tree onto my car during the storm. We actually saw the culprit that caused it lying next to the car. Needless to say, the trees have been sub-sequentially trimmed around my house. Again, this takes time and money to repair.

Properly Staked

The point I want to emphasize is the importance of tree maintenance and summer pruning. With proper tree care, also called preventative maintenance, damage can be circumvented or avoided completely. During hurricane season, valiant storms are likely and we advise our customers to take action before the storms hit. When a tree is taken care of and properly maintained, it will be clear of dead branches or unnecessary thickness to allow the wind to filter through the tree easier. Consequentially, there will be less damage. It is similar to taking your car to the shop and servicing the engine so the engine will last longer and won’t cause damage to other car components. Also, new landscaping that comes in a root ball will take six months before it can sustain a 50mph wind. These trees need to be staked and it is important to stake them properly.