Each time there is a significant storm in Sheboygan County, there are bound to be massive tree limbs and even entire trees lying in yards and residential streets. In some cases, they fall in such a way that they block major roadways or land on a home or nearby vehicle. It’s easy to blame the devastation solely on damaging winds and rain, but wind and bad weather aren’t the only reasons for fallen trees.
Truth be told, many of the fallen trees our team at Clean Edge Tree Service in Wisconsin finds after storms are otherwise healthy trees that were severely overgrown and buckled under their own weight when the storm finally came roaring through.
This is why staying current on proper tree pruning and maintenance is so important.
Benefits of Tree Pruning to Prevent Storm Damage
There is no way to prevent storm damage to your property and trees completely. Sometimes, Mother Nature will cause more than just a ruckus. But when a tree hasn’t been professionally pruned in a long time, 60, 70, and 80 mph winds from a storm blow against the tree from all sides instead of through it, thus creating a pushing effect.
Rain also weighs the tree limbs down. As a result of all these factors, the tree bends and snaps.
If your trees are properly trimmed and pruned …
- Wind can blow through the tree’s canopy rather than create resistance
- Rain won’t have a chance to weaken smaller or weak limbs further
- The trees won’t become unbalanced, unstable, or too heavy for their own good
- You have a better chance of eliminating dead branches, decaying wood, and overhanging limbs before the storm comes
How Can Clean Edge Tree Service Help?
When you have fallen trees after a storm, you can always count on Clean Edge Tree Service in Wisconsin for cleanup and mitigating additional damage or personal injury. But that’s not all we do. We’d rather work with you to protect and care for your trees so they remain healthy and upright year-round. That’s where professional tree pruning and trimming can do wonders.
Tree pruning is a science. It’s skilled artwork performed by an experienced arborist who strategically assesses a tree’s appearance and condition to understand exactly which limbs and branches to cut and how and where to cut them. This leads to a more balanced job and a properly shaped tree. In many instances, our professional tree pruner spots limbs you didn’t think were an issue but are actually damaged in some way.
This year, we probably did more crown thinning than any other type of tree pruning service simply because of storms and dying sod below the tree. Even when the area has been in a drought, and storms are few and far between, the wind can still cause damage to trees that are too top-heavy. A thinner top permits more air to pass through — allowing the tree to be storm-resistant.
Once a tree is damaged, its chances of thriving diminish, and it’s only a matter of time before it completely fails.
The bottom line is don’t wait for another big storm or fallen trees to call us! Let’s work together to save your trees now!
Call Clean Edge Tree Service Today!
Clean Edge Tree Service is your residential and commercial tree removal and 24-7 storm clean-up pro in Sheboygan County and surrounding areas. We are family-owned and operated by arborists who have deep personal roots in this community, which means we have the equipment and experience to tackle any tree project you throw our way safely and efficiently.
Do you need to trim a few branches or remove a stump? We do that. Did your tree fall over in a storm? We’ll be there for whatever emergency storm clean-up needs you have. Call Clean Edge Tree Service today!
