You should consider a tree inspection before hurricane season.
As the Atlantic hurricane season comes, Maryland homeowners start to stock up on water, batteries, and other supplies. However, there’s one crucial safety check that’s frequently overlooked, and it’s the canopy over your head. If you’ve got big trees close to your house, driveway, or power lines, then you definitely should consider a tree inspection before hurricane season. At Harford Tree, we have seen the dangerous impact of hurricane-force winds on any unmaintained landscapes. In the mid-Atlantic area, even the remnants of a tropical system could bring saturated soils and intense winds, a deadly combination that tests the structural limits of all trees. This blog will explain why proactive inspections are your best line of defense against the scary nature of hurricane season.
Identifying Wind Resistance with Trees
During a tropical storm or hurricane, a tree’s canopy is like a giant sail. If the canopy gets too dense, it will catch the full force of the wind instead of letting it pass through. A professional tree inspection could help determine if your trees need strategic thinning and pruning to reduce this kind of wind resistance. By removing some interior branches, a team of certified arborists could “air out” the tree. This lets the wind flow through branches, significantly decreasing the overall likelihood of the whole tree uproting, which is a phenomenon that’s known as “windthrow.”
Spotting any Hidden Structural Issues
A tree could look perfectly healthy early in summer, but they can harbor structural flaws that will fail under the stress of hurricanes. Knowing whether you need a tree inspection before hurricanes arrive becomes crucial when you think about what the experts look for, such as internal rot, cracks, and cankers.
The Dangers of Saturated Soil
Hurricanes in Maryland usually bring extended periods of rain before the high winds even start. Once the ground gets saturated, it loses its ability to stay in a tree’s root system. During tree inspections, we will evaluate root flare and the surrounding soil. If we notice signs of root decay or if the tree has been leaning, the risk of a total collapse during a hurricane is quite high. In these types of high-risk cases, we might recommend emergency tree services to help remove a potential hazard before a storm appears.
Tree Care and Maintenance from Harford Tree
Ready to have the beautiful yard you have always dreamed of? Harford Tree Experts & Landscaping, Inc has been in the business for decades, providing customers with quality work and quick responses all at the right price. We service the areas of Harford County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City areas including Bel Air, Fallston, Perry Hall, Towson, Essex, Parkville, White Marsh and Middle River.
For service during business hours, reach out to us or give us a call at 410-592-7321. We offer 24/7 emergency service as well, just give us a call at 443-250-6649. For updates about our business and more informative tips, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.