Management of Trees: A Necessary Step in Keeping Your Home Safe
Preparing your yard for fire defense includes many of the same duties as regular yard maintenance. However, in a desert or otherwise perilous climate, it becomes even more critical to ensure that these actions are carried out as regularly and effectively as required.
It is possible to prevent wildfires from spreading using the advice given by a tree service expert.
Cutting Down Trees.
It is important to remove any potentially dangerous or dead trees from your property. Fire is just one type of potential threat that could occur. Drought stress makes trees more vulnerable to disease, pests, and fire, which could cause the tree to fall before you notice anything is wrong.
It may not always be clear to the average person that a tree is ill. There is a potential danger to the tree(s) on your property. If you want to remove diseased or dead trees before they do further damage, hiring a tree contractor is a good idea.
Tree Trimming.
Regular tree maintenance, such as cutting back branches, is essential for keeping an area safe from wildfires. Tree limbs should be pruned so that they are at least ten feet from your house, other trees, and any furnaces or stovepipe outlets to prevent them from extending over the roof. Woody plants, if not regularly pruned, can further increase the risk of a wildfire. They should be kept away from decks and other combustible surfaces.
Plants that are resistant to fire.
It’s a good idea to establish trees and vegetation that can survive the fire. Remembering that fire-resistant plants are still vulnerable to wildfires is essential. Some plant species are more prone to spontaneous combustion, which can increase the intensity and speed of a wildfire. Any tree or plant that produces an abundance of waxes, resins, and oils, has thick bark or loses a lot of leaves should be avoided. It’s also important to consider how tall and quickly the plants you want to grow near your home will get.
If you need tree trimming or any other service in Hillsborough, NC, call the tree service professionals at Farrell's Stump Grinding today. To schedule a visit, contact (919) 815-2989 right away.