How To Prepare Your Trees For Storm Season In Australia

As we approach the height of the summer season, homeowners across Australia are gearing up for the worst. Storm season is coming and it can wreak havoc on your trees which could cause costly property damage or even be fatal. Here's what you need to do to prepare your trees for storm season.

Preparing your trees is a simple three-step process. Find out more below:

The first step in tree maintenance is to identify weak spots on your trees and remove dangers. If you are dealing with a very large tree, this process can be time-consuming and difficult, so it's best to enlist the help of an arborist if you're not already familiar with this job. Things to look for include:
 
Dead branches - Some branches may look like they're only broken or bent over, but there may be weakness hiding beneath the bark that could cause them to snap off during windy weather or heavy snowfall.
 
Rotten wood - Even outside of storm season, rot causes damage by spreading throughout the trunk and roots of your trees as well as weakening their structure overall. This is especially dangerous during storm season since rot spreads quickly when moisture levels rise due to rain or humidity from nearby bodies of water.
 
Signs of disease - Disease causes weakness, so check around the base of each branch by gently parting its leaves from one another until you can see into its centre where they meet together. Browning leaves might indicate pests such as spider mites while wilted ones could indicate root issues such as fungal growths; both should be removed immediately.

Tree supports can help your trees withstand strong winds and protect surrounding property. Supports come in two main varieties: wooden and metal. Both are effective in supporting the tree, but some people prefer one over the other due to aesthetic preference or cost.
 
Either way, it's important that these supports be installed before storm season begins so they have time to properly settle into place with no wobbling or swaying as winds pick up speed during a storm front.

The most important thing you can do is make sure that your trees are safe by getting them inspected and pruned by professionals. The experts at Barlows Tree Services have been helping the local community in Rockhampton to prepare for and deal with the aftermath of storms for many years. Get in touch today to arrange a consultation.