Monsoons are a beautiful, yet sometimes hazardous, weather feature of Southern Arizona. If your landscape and trees are not prepared correctly, then you could be in danger of extensive damages. Your trees present the biggest threat during the monsoons, so it is crucial they be ready. Let’s take a closer look to see if your trees are ready for monsoon weather.

Have they been trimmed by a professional?

All of your trees and plants should be regularly trimmed, but this task is even more important before the monsoons begin. Regular trimming keeps your trees healthy and growing. In addition, trimming trees before monsoons is necessary to ensure any weak or dying branches will not fly off the tree and cause more damage. It is best to schedule a professional Tucson landscaper to trim your trees. He or she will know the correct areas to trim and ensure that the tree will remain healthy during the upcoming storms.

Have they been given extra support?

Your new, small, or weak trees should be tied to stakes. Even mature trees are vulnerable during the monsoon season, but small and young trees are in greater danger of being uprooted, toppling over, or being torn apart. Speak with your landscaper about which trees in your yard should have stakes. Have your landscaper tie down the stakes to ensure that your trees are well-protected against the heavy winds and rains.

Have they been given a clean bill of health?

If your landscaper detects weakened or dying trees—due to a tree disease or pest infestation—then you may need to get rid of them. Dead or dying trees can cause even more damage to your surrounding landscape and house during a monsoon. Your landscaper can recommend the appropriate course of action to ensure your entire property is protected.

Leave your trees and landscape in the capable hands of Complete Landscaping. We are a Tucson-based landscaping company, so we have plenty of experience with Southern Arizona’s monsoons. Please call us at (520) 323-8918 before the monsoons begin, and we can prepare your landscape.