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WINTER STORM SEASON APPROACHING

WINTER STORM SEASON APPROACHING

Whether we like it or not, another winter storm season is quickly approaching. According to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, ice storms routinely cause millions of dollars annually in property damage. While we can’t keep winter away, some advanced preparation now can minimize or even prevent the damage that could occur to your trees over the winter. Ice storms are one of the more devastating weather events Mother Nature can throw at us in the winter. Having properly pruned…

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PLANTING TO PREVENT STORM DAMAGE

PLANTING TO PREVENT STORM DAMAGE

Perhaps the greatest service an arborist can offer is advice before trees are even selected for planting in your landscape. Choosing plant varieties that can withstand ice and wind, as well as placing them properly in your landscape, can eliminate problems for decades to come. Selecting trees with favorable wood properties is important when you consider the wind and ice storms that Michigan trees are subjected to. Arborists are also able to give the best advice on determining the best…

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