Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons here in Florida. As the weather heats up and the days get longer, it’s the optimal time to take care of yard work and maintenance. With hurricane season starting in June, late spring is truly the calm before the storm. As a result, it’s important for Florida residents to take action to secure their property and help prevent damage. You never know when a massive storm will hit, so it’s extra important to take precautionary steps each spring. This means making sure your trees, landscaping, and outdoor spaces are well-maintained and fully secured before the forecast turns ugly. A little maintenance now can save you significantly down the road.
At CFB Outdoors, we’re busy helping our Central Florida neighbors prepare their yards and trees each spring. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to prepare your yard or a commercial property owner who wants proactive maintenance, CFB Outdoors is an outdoor services company with the team, the equipment, and the skills to get your green space ready for the storm season ahead.
Why Early Storm Preparation Is So Important
Once hurricane season sets in, storms can pop up quickly and with little warning. When your trees and outdoor space aren’t properly maintained, even small storms can cause significant damage. Some common issues property owners face during storm season include:
- Falling trees or limbs
- Damaged roofs or siding
- Blocked drains
- Loose debris turning into airborne hazards
While you can’t always prevent these things from happening, hurricane readiness remains paramount. Servicing your trees, yard, and landscaping before storm season can significantly reduce the chance of damage. Don’t wait until it’s too late: It’s important to schedule a visit with your local outdoor services company before hurricane season begins.
Start With Tree Work
Trees are beautiful, and they add so much value to a property. However, when trees aren’t properly pruned or maintained, they can become very dangerous, especially when a storm or hurricane hits. Falling trees and limbs are among the leading causes of property damage during storm season. As a result, we highly recommend having your trees serviced by a certified arborist every spring.
Some important services include:
1. Pruning
Pruning is the removal of dead, dying, or overgrown branches. Regular pruning is important for keeping a tree healthy. An arborist can identify and remove at-risk limbs so they don’t fall and cause injury or property damage during a storm. By thinning out the canopies, an arborist can also keep your trees balanced, making them less wind resistant and less likely to fall. Pruning back property-adjacent limbs can also help prevent damage. If you want to keep your trees safe and healthy for years to come, tree trimming before storms is an essential step.
2. Inspection
Assessing the health of your trees is also an important part of the tree care plan. Trees that are sick or dying are more likely to fall during a big storm. An outdoor services company can identify which trees pose the biggest risk and help you determine the right course of action. If a tree is sick, your contractor will attempt to save the tree whenever possible, but sometimes removal is the safest option.
Signs that a tree is dead or dying include cracks in the trunk, hollow sections, leaning, and large sections of dead branches. If your arborist notices these signs, they’ll evaluate the condition and make a decision about removal.
3. Tree Removal
Removing an at-risk tree is one of the most important steps to take before storm season. However, tree removal is very dangerous and should only be done by professionals. An outdoor services company can safely remove a tree before it causes damage. Companies like CFB Outdoors offer tree removal and stump grinding services to help keep your property safe when storm season begins.
Remove Hazards Before Storms Hit
Debris removal services and hauling services are also important springtime considerations. During a storm, unsecured objects can turn into dangerous projectiles. Clearing these items ahead of time can help protect your home and your neighbors’ homes. Common loose yard items include:
- Fallen branches
- Yard waste piles
- Fencing materials
- Landscaping materials
- Construction debris
With a debris removal service, a contractor can come to your property, load up these items, and haul them away. It’s as easy as that.
If you have a significant amount of yard waste, a dumpster rental can also be a convenient and cost-effective way to remove bulk items. Volusia County dumpster rentals allow you to work at your own pace and toss all your debris in a single, centralized location, enabling quick and easy cleanup.
If your yard is overgrown with significant brush and vegetation, land clearing services can help take care of it before a large storm turns it into a bigger mess.
Plus, if you’re working on a renovation project you want to finish before June’s afternoon rains, we can help. Our material delivery service keeps you fully supplied. We offer stone, aggregate, sand, and much more. We even provide portable toilet rental for whenever you expect to have contractors on site.
For storm yard prep Florida residents can trust, turn to a good outdoor services company like CFB Outdoors.
Don’t Wait Until After The Storm
Proactive storm prep can save you a lot of time and money. Waiting until after the storm means you’re more likely to face repair costs and a longer cleanup process, which can be several weeks depending on the size of the storm. When doing storm prep in the spring, you’ll often benefit from cheaper contractor pricing and shorter wait times. You’ll also be more likely to prevent property damage and keep your home and neighborhood safe.
How CFB Outdoors Can Help With Storm Prep
CFB Outdoors is Central Florida’s leading outdoor services provider. We’ve been helping Volusia County residents prepare for storms for decades. Our team is staffed with ISA-certified arborists as well as highly skilled contractors who are all more than capable of maintaining your trees, removing debris, and securing hazards across your property.
Attempting to maintain your trees or haul debris yourself can be dangerous, but these are essential springtime activities for Central Florida homeowners. Luckily, help is just a phone call away. Trust the expert team at CFB Outdoors to do the heavy lifting. For storm season prep, DeLand residents can trust us. Give us a call today to discuss your project.