Trees enhance the aesthetic appeal of your landscape with their multihued blooming leaves in spring. However, as a result of illness and other reasons, they can also cause injury or damage when they are dying.
As a home or property owner, what sure signs should you be wary of to avert potential danger? Here are four common signs that it may be time to remove your tree.
Extensive damage
Damage to a tree can be as a result of many factors, but strong storms are the most prevalent culprits. Whether it’s a lightning strike or high winds, storm damage can cost a tree its life. While cracked branches can be dealt with, severe damage to the trunk usually means that it is the high time you consulted a tree removal company.
While you may try to overlook the damage and wish that the trunk heals itself, this can be risky for both your family and property. A seriously damaged tree is one that can fall over at the slightest blustery weather. This is a dangerous thing if the branches overhang any building, or anyone is seated underneath the tree at the time. It’s advisable therefore, to cut your losses early and remove the tree than can put your property or family at risk.
Serious illness
Just like humans, trees can get sick. Some illnesses are grave enough to terminate a tree’s life. While there are proven ways to prevent and treat diseases in trees, sometimes there is nothing that can be done to save the situation, and thus the tree is removed.
If you notice any signs of sickness, such as branches appearing dead and withered, foliage drying out of season, or blackening of the bark, you should consult a specialist to determine if the tree can be saved. Regrettably, if the tree can’t be saved, the specialists can help you with the removal instead.
Damage to property
As trees grow, they begin to encroach on structures erected on your home. Maybe, the tree’s trunk is quickly expanding, damaging your beautiful fence. Perhaps the tree’s roots are growing towards your foundation and causing damage there. Probably the tree branches are descending on your roof and damaging the shingles. Noticed all that? It’s time for tree removal.
Want to make landscaping changes to your garden.
You may decide that your garden or yard needs a revamp, and carrying out some landscape changes would be the only viable solution. Be it creating space for a pool, creating sidewalks, having a large tree growing in your yard can make landscaping difficult. The only solution would be to have that specific tree removed.
Conclusion
Always consult a professional if you don’t have the required expertise or tools to remove a tree. A professional will inspect the tree and remove it using efficient, safe, and non-invasive techniques.
