October is here, and if you have lived in Texas long enough, you know that means thunderstorm season is upon us. If those sudden gusts of wind, heavy downpours, and flashes of lightning haven’t made you call a Grand Prairie, TX tree service company already, it is time to do so now. With a little help from experienced arborists at Chippers Tree Service, you can make sure your landscaping is ready to face whatever Mother Nature throws your way.
Why Thunderstorm-Proofing Your Property is Important
Grand Prairie sits in an area that experiences intense thunderstorms, high winds, and flash floods almost every year. The soil in this area is mostly clay so it tends to shrink or swell depending on moisture levels, which makes the trees even more vulnerable at the root level.
One of the best ways to prepare your lawn is by pruning and trimming the overgrown branches on your trees that are at a high risk of becoming dangerous projectiles in windstorms. North Texas is prone to strong thunderstorms, where winds can easily reach 60-70 mph and put a lot of pressure on even the most stable trees. If they aren’t pruned right or their roots are weak, there is a higher chance of them toppling over.
Removing dead or decaying limbs and adding supports reduce the risk of them breaking off and causing damage to your house, car, or a neighbor’s property.
Also, having your trees prepped before a storm helps you avoid the last-minute scramble in case a big one hits your area and costs for emergency tree services in Grand Prairie, TX skyrocket due to sudden rush of calls by other property owners.
How Can Chippers Tree Service Help
We offer thorough inspections by our ISA-certified arborists, so you can decide how much attention your trees need. If a particular tree has you worried, one of our TRAQ-certified arborists can inspect it from root to crown, and let you know exactly what is going on with it and what, if anything, needs to be done.
Once we have a clear picture of any hazards, we will create a personalized action plan that includes pruning to reduce wind resistance, tree removal if necessary, or adding bracing or cabling for extra support. We can also install a lightning protection system for tall or prized trees near your home to direct the energy from a lightning strike safely into the ground.
Our complete range of services to prepare trees for severe storms include:
• Identifying obvious and hidden signs of disease, decay, pest infestations, and structural weaknesses (like cracks or weak branch unions).
• Inspecting the root systems; shallow or exposed roots need to be stabilized.
• Selectively thinning out the tree’s canopy to lower its wind resistance.
• Reducing the height or width of the tree’s crown to lighten the load on the main structure.
• Trimming any branches that overhang your home or other structures.
• Installing steel cables to support the branches or multiple trunks (co-dominant stems) that are at risk of splitting.
• Installing rods to physically hold the tree together (bracing); this is recommended when a tree is already in danger of falling apart.
• Aerating the soil to improve oxygen and water flow.
• Applying organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep the soil temperature steady.
• Applying fungicides, soil drench, phosphite-based treatments, trunk injections, etc. if we see signs of illness.
• Creating berms (raised areas) or installing proper drainage systems to prevent erosion around roots.
• Complete tree removal (only if necessary)
• Deep stump grinding
Let Chippers Tree Service Fortify Your Trees Today
We offer A-to-Z tree services in Grand Prairie, TX – pruning, trimming, crown cleaning/thinning/reduction, brush chipping, stump removal and grinding, emergency cleanup, and more – backed by decades of experience. We provide written proposals for all work, and if something is not completed as promised, you are not charged for it.
With ISA Certified Arborists® on staff, our Better Business Bureau accredited company has earned a loyal customer base — in fact, over 75% of our business comes from repeat clients and word-of-mouth. Book your appointment now by calling (972) 743-9959 or request a quote here.