How To Protect Your Trees And Property From Storm Damage

With storm season upon us, it’s natural to think about how you can best protect your trees as well as your house and yard from damage. Australian storms can be incredibly fierce and it’s not uncommon for trees to be uprooted and for properties to become damaged. While the storms are inevitable, property damage doesn’t have to be. Take a look here at our top five tips on how to protect your trees and property from storm damage.

Plant the right trees

The first thing you should consider is the types of trees that are in your yard or that you’re planning to plant. Trees are all built sturdily and can easily withstand wind and water damage while others may buckle swiftly if they are exposed to storm-like conditions. Trees such as Bald Cyprus and Red Maple are great options that are known for their ability to hold up to challenging conditions.

Be strategic with their locations

Trees that are located too close to your home or near power lines can end up being a real danger when storms hit. If they topple or branches snap off they can cause a great deal of damage to both your home and property.

If you have trees that are too close to your property you should consider getting a professional tree removal or trimming their branches right back.

Get them pruned regularly

One of the best ways that you can have your home and trees prepared ahead of time for storm season is by having them regularly pruned by professional arborists. Regular trimming will not only get rid of long flimsy branches that will more than likely break off in strong winds, but it can also help your trees grow back sturdier and more able to withstand storm conditions.

Professional arborists will also be able to assess your trees and inform you ahead of time about any trees that need special attention to help avoid damage to your property.

Anchor your trees

Anchoring your trees and providing the roots with extra support is a fantastic way to help keep the tree firmly situated in the ground and help prevent them from toppling over in stormy weather. Young trees that are connected to man-made anchors such as stakes are much steadier during those strong winds as they have essential support.

Install a lightning protection system

Get professionals to help you prepare for storm season

If you’re worried about the trees  on your property and you think they may need some TLC before the storms hit, give us a call on 0401 208 797 today. We can help prune back your trees and get rid of any branches or parts that could potentially cause damage to your home and property.