The Phoenix Arizona area is approaching the time of year when monsoons come to the area. These storms can arrive quickly and can hit hard. One of the things that happens year after year is trees that have not been properly trimmed end up going down in the storms. If trees are close to a home, they can end up crashing into the roof and home causing damage. Or if by a pool they can end up going down and into the pool. Also a concern is a top heavy tree falls near a power line it can take the power line down with it. But even if there is no damage to a home, an untrimmed tree may go down and a beloved tree can be lost.
In order to alleviate losing trees, and/or branches and limbs to storm damage, it is recommend that homeowners have their trees trimmed so they are not top heavy and therefore less prone to going down in a monsoon. Obviously even a good and proper trimming is not a guarantee that you will not lose any trees, but having them trimmed will greatly decrease the chance of loss.
Trimming trees properly is important. It is important not to simply cut all the lower branches and leave the top to become very top heavy. Trees that have been trimmed in this manner are at the most risk in the monsoons.
Interested in learning more about proper trimming techniques?
Here are some Internet links to help.
Arizona University has an online resource document about tree trimming.
SRP has an excellent on line resource about overall monsoon safety tips as well as trees.
Arizona Agriculture offers some tips.
If you are not interested in climbing ladders and dealing with the tree triming yourself, then consult with a local landscape firm to tackle the tree project before the monsoons arrive. If you need a landscaper recommendation call us, we have some good firms on file – 480-201-3001.
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