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Those summer storms can certainly do a number to your arboretum, so knowing how to care for your trees properly after such an event is important. The tree service professionals from Travis Monk Tree Service in Milton, PA, have years of experience nursing trees back to health after extreme weather, so they’ve compiled action steps you should take when the storm passes.  

4 Storm Cleanup Tips From Tree Service Pros

1. Stay Safe

When cleaning up your trees after a storm, one of the first and most important things you should do is make sure there aren’t any serious safety hazards in your yard. Stay away from any downed power or phone lines, and avoid overhanging limbs, unless you’re trained to use a chainsaw. In some cases, it may be necessary to contact your local power or cable company before beginning work in the yard. 

2. Repair Torn Bark 

To prevent insect infestation and improve the appearance of your trees, repair any torn bark. You can do this by smoothing the rough edges of the bark with a sharp chisel or knife; avoid exposing any areas of green bark, which are the most sensitive. 

3. Remove Broken Branches

tree-serviceRemoving broken branches helps prevent decay from setting in and allows a tree to heal properly. Get rid of any broken or hanging branches that have been damaged by the storm as soon as you can. When pruning away these branches, cut the smaller ones down to where they join larger branches; cut larger branches back to the trunk or main limb they’re attached to. 

​​​​​​​4. Don’t Overdo It

After cleaning up and trimming the broken branches from your trees, they may look a little weird, but it’s important not to over-trim them. The tree service professionals from Travis Monk Tree Service understand that you might want to shape them a bit, but doing so can often do more harm than good; don’t worry, they’ll grow back quickly. 

If you’ve suffered storm damage on your property and are having trouble repairing the damage to the trees in your yard, contact Travis Monk Tree Service today at (570) 490-4634. You can also like them on Facebook to learn more about their tree pruning and emergency tree services. 

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