Over the past few weeks, America has seen its fair share of weather events, whether flash floods, tornadoes, or hurricanes. When something like that happens, it is a guarantee that trees will be damaged. If youโre someone who has a lot of trees on their property, this can be a serious problem. Daunting, as you emerge unharmed from extreme weather, and see your yard covered with branches, leaves, and half-toppled trees. This begs the question, what do you do with these damaged trees?
And itโs tough, because we develop a connection with our trees, so itโs difficult when you have to contemplate removing them from your property. The removal is so final, like a funeral, but itโs what you have to do.
According to Lindsey Purcell, a Purdue urban forestry specialist, you should โcall a certified arborist and get their opinion on whether the tree can be saved and if anything can be done. Often times thereโs not a whole lot that needs to be done with the tree, they usually can recover on their own.โ
Well, thatโs good news at least. So before sending your tree on that final boat ride to the afterlife, be absolutely sure that it canโt be saved. You donโt want to regret shipping off your beautiful trees and later learning that they could have been saved.
Thatโs really the important part โ make sure thereโs something that can be done about your trees. This always involves calling a professional, like an arborist or a landscaper. So, in the event of a major storm, be sure to call them up. Remember, you donโt want to regret any decision!
