Trees can be as dangerous as they are beautiful. Understanding what to look for can help you avoid numerous hazardous situations, such as a limb falling on animals or people or unexpectedly crashing through your roof or on your deck. The following are some of the things you should look out for to determine when your trees need trimming at your home. 

Know What Your Trees Look Like From Afar

Many homeowners rarely stare at their trees and get a really good look at them. Doing so from afar can give you a better idea of if something doesn’t look right, such as if some of the branches broke or they’re leaning at an odd angle. As bizarre as it sounds, take a really good long-distance look at your trees at least once a week, especially after a storm, to evaluate their appearance.

Get an Up Close Look at Your Trees

Similar to how you should evaluate your trees from a distance, you should also do it up close. Considering the height of trees, you won’t be able to get a decent look at every branch, but look closely at the trunk and lower branches if it’s safe to do so. Keep an eye out for signs, such as the ones below, that indicate something isn’t right. This is especially important to do if the branches are hanging over your roof.

Know What Signs to Look Out For

Several signs indicate your trees need trimming. For example, if they’re:

• Hanging lower than before
• Hanging over your roof or another risky area of your property
• Damaged by an insect infestation
• Damaged from a lightning strike or winds
• Broken and dangling
• Decaying
• Hanging over power lines

Take Pictures

Take pictures of your trees up close and from a distance every week and after a storm. Your memory can fail you over time with remembering what exactly the branches and overall tree looked like. However, you can always revert to pictures and use them as a reference to determine if there’s something different that indicates the branches need trimming or if all seems to be okay.

Don’t wait until a tree branch breaks off and damages your property, takes down power lines, or hurts an animal or person. Contact Cordwin Tree Service for tree trimming services in Ocala, Florida, today to request a free estimate. Call us or send an email. We’re open seven days a week.