Suntek Lawn Care: Hurricane Season Is Upon Us

Tips To Prepare Your Lawn

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We are already one month into hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. But despite Florida being spared from the storms so far, getting complacent in preparation can pose a significant risk.

This begs the question … is your yard hurricane ready?

This season, as you stock up on flashlights, bottled water and batteries, Christopher Regis, CEO of Suntek Lawn Care, wants to share some of the company’s favorite hurricane lawn care tips to ensure your landscape is storm ready, too.

Preparation Starts (Literally) From the Ground Up!

Regis explained that picking the right trees and other plants for your yard remains crucial for long-term property safety: “Native Floridian trees often provide increased hurricane resistance while also thriving in the tumultuous hot-storm-hot climates.”

“Additionally,” Regis continued, “inspecting your existing trees and shrubs for rot or damage can help you prepare. Dead branches remain exceedingly likely to fall, or worse, become a whipping hazard in heavy winds. As one of our additional hurricane lawn care tips, as you prune your existing trees and plants, ensure you keep wounds as small as possible. This will help you manage your greenery’s health and prevent disease from infecting the plants.”

Check Your Drainage

Before the storm, be sure to take a survey of your property and remove any debris from storm drains.

“Making sure the drainage paths remain clear is the best way to help storm waters flow correctly,” described Regis. “With blockages and inadequate flow, you run the risk of experiencing worsening flood conditions when a storm hits. Standing water in your yard can make trees fall over after a storm. Everything may seem okay, but flooding will start to loosen root systems that support even the largest trees.”

Clean Up Your Yard

According to Regis, one of the good things about Florida is that our municipalities as well as residents are no strangers to storm situations. When a hurricane watch is issued, we know that this is a serious event (despite the hurricane parties).

“If you discover a hurricane watch in effect, this is the best time to take inventory in your yard. Look around for loose plants and hanging baskets in addition to any other loose items that could get tossed around by the storm’s winds. Always implement a strategy to store these items in a garage or another area that can limit them from becoming projectiles,” Regis stated. “This extends to loose-hanging fruit or nuts that adorn the plants and trees on your property as well. Heavy storm winds can tear off fruit and nuts and turn them into dangerous projectiles.”

Safety Remains at a Paramount

As potentially the most important of all hurricane lawn care tips, Regis reiterated that safety should remain at the forefront during any storm situation. After all, you can replace the plants/trees in your yard, your belongings, and even your home. However, when your life or the life of a loved one is on the line, the situation is very different.

“Plan ahead while always remaining safe while pruning and cutting trees as well as when you survey your property. When a storm hits, implement your plan of action and remain aware of shelters and other emergency preparations.”

As Lake Nona and Central Florida’s lawn care and maintenance provider, Suntek Lawn Care understands hurricanes and tropical storms as well as anyone. When you need that little bit of extra assistance making preparations or addressing hurricane concerns, you can rely on the experts at Suntek.

To learn more about Suntek’s hurricane lawn care tips and storm season preparation, contact them today!

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