Just like flowers, bushes, plants, mulch and garden gnomes, trees are an essential part to your property’s landscaping. Trees aren’t just pleasing to the eye, they also provide us with shade and oxygen, and give birds and other animals shelter. However, trees can also become a nuisance or liability. When a tree is very old, sick, or is affecting your home, it’s probably time to get rid of the tree (as sad as that may be).

Although it’s sad to let go of a tree, it will be a worse situation if the tree becomes unsafe and brings harm to your home or family. If a tree is damaged, sick, or dead, it can drop branches or fall at any time. If you have a tree on your property and you’re questioning its safety, it’s time to call up certified tree professionals to assess the tree and determine if it is healthy enough to remain standing or if it needs to be removed.

What are some signs of a problematic tree? Go outside and fully examine the tree itself. Is it leaning? Are the visible roots decaying or damaged? Does it have a lot of dead branches? Is it missing large pieces of bark? Are there a lot of dead leaves? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you should definitely get the opinion of a certified tree specialist/arborist.

The tree professional will be able to tell if the tree’s lean is natural or due to damage; he or she can also tell if the tree is rotting, infested with fungus or insects. Also, the tree specialist can get high up in the tree to inspect all branches, as well, to determine the health of the tree.

At Fortune’s Lawn Care Services, our mission is to provide reliable and affordable landscaping maintenance, including tree removal services. Our tree removal team at Fortune’s Lawn Care Services are licensed, insured professionals who know how to properly manage and handle the job, whether big or small. We are based in Marco Island, Florida, and service customers in Marco Island and the Isles of Capri in Naples, Florida. Contact us at 239-438-7070 or click here to set up an appointment with one of our tree specialists.

As a Category 4 Hurricane, Hurricane Irma’s wrath was felt in the Southwest Florida region, especially in Naples and Marco Island. Homes and trees were damaged and destroyed. Six months later, people are still repairing roofs, lanais, and have trees down in yards.

Living in Florida, there’s always a chance a hurricane will pass on by, so it is crucial to trim trees regularly. Regular tree trimming keeps trees healthy and appropriately sized, so they are less likely to fall or break during a storm. A person can spend thousands of dollars in damage and removal costs from falling branches and trees. Many of the trees and branches that fall during a storm could be prevented through proper routine tree trimming throughout the year.

After a storm, you will want a certified tree specialist to come out on your property to assess if the damaged trees need to be removed or if they can be restored. If a tree has major cracks and breaks in its trunk and limbs, there’s a good chance the tree cannot be saved. If a tree’s roots are lifted out of the soil, it likely can not be put back into the ground.

If much of the canopy blew off/was damaged/ripped away, there is still a chance for survival for the tree. New foliage can reappear again. Small broken or dead branches are OK, and won’t necessarily kill off the tree. If you had a small or newly planted tree, there’s a chance it can be replanted again if it fell over during the storm.

You’ll want to call tree specialists to assess damage, trim trees, replant trees, clean the canopy, and remove badly damaged and dead trees.

When it comes to trees and storms, it’s best to take care of your trees year-round to avoid more problems during a storm. As for after a storm, not all is lost. A certified tree specialist can let you know what can be saved.

At Fortune’s Lawn Care Services, we provide many tree services, including tree trimming, stump grinding, tree canopy maintenance, and tree removal by certified, skilled professionals. We are based in Marco Island, Florida, and service customers in Marco Island and the Isles of Capri in Naples, Florida. Contact us at 239-438-7070 or click here to set up an appointment with one of our tree specialists.