Tree Trimming: An Important Necessity in Florida

Fort Myers luxury homes, Palm Beach Gardens luxury homes

The tropics are stirring this season with tropical storms and hurricanes building in the Atlantic. In the last few years, the state of Florida has missed the wrath of a direct hit by a hurricane. But, it is a guarantee that the state will be hit again, sometime in the future.

The last hurricane to hit Florida was Wilma in 2005. Since that time, the state has grown by at least 2.5 million. All these newcomers to the Sunshine State may be unprepared about how to prepare their homes, like Fort Myers luxury homes or Palm Beach Gardens luxury homes, for the surges of water and punishing winds that come with a strong storm’s direct hit.

They may be familiar with boarding up windows since news broadcasts from across the country often show that type of preparation work. New residents might also be informed about home evacuations, especially if their Fort Myers luxury homes are on the water. Neighbors and local media reports will advise when and if that is a necessary move.

Another very important detail that needs to be done ahead of a storm watch or storm warning is tree trimming. This may not even occur to a new Florida resident. It may even slip the minds of seasoned home owners in Fort Myers luxury homes who often fall short of prepping their trees in advance.

Importance of Trimming Trees

Prevent damage from falling tree branches well in advance of a storm. According to Florida Power and Light, the large amounts of damaged and fallen trees and tree branches often seen following a storm may be due to trees being improperly cut or pruned.

Homeowners who like to do their own home improvements should consider outsourcing tree trimming to experts. Although this may seem like an expense that they would rather not include in their home budget, the truth is the costs of tackling tree care on their own can run quite high.
From the tools that can be quite costly when properly trimming trees to the knowledge and experience of just how tree branches need to be cut or pruned leaves most storm experts questioning whether do-it-yourself tree trimming is really worth it.

Owners of Fort Myers luxury homes may think that by pruning their own trees they will reduce the risk of destruction and save on costs, but the fact is if trees are improperly cut their branches are even more vulnerable to strong winds.

Recommendations for Trimming Trees

If at all possible, experts recommend preparing your home several months in advance to hurricane season. These preparations should include:

• Pruning trees during the early Spring or tree species dormant season.
• If hiring someone to trim your trees, make sure they are a certified arborist. If so, they should have a registration or license as well as insurance that can be verified.
• Never cut back more than 25% of the tree canopy, which includes its branches and leaves.
• Interior branches should be what’s primarily removed since this thins the tree canopy and gives hurricane winds access to pass through it easier.
• Keep the tree root system intact.

The best option for Fort Myers luxury homes and their owners, as well as most other Florida home owners is to consult with a professional arborist.

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