IMPORTANT
Our tree's LOVE this rain but … maybe a little too much! Tree's are opportunistic, as more and more rain falls they continue to indulge. This is problematic because of the risks that come with all the added weight from all the extra water they have been drinking. We as humans know the importance of moderation and only take in what we can handle, however trees … not so much. All the extra water is making our trees heavier, it is also making their roots and surrounding ground soggy and weak. This creates a massive threat of trees uprooting and falling over. Whether from a gust of wind or sometimes even just because the tree couldn't handle the weight anymore.
There is also the prediction of compensatory leaf drop. This condition is brought about by environmental factors that cause a tree to drop its leaves prematurely. Once the rain stops and the summer heats up, the roots are unable to supply all the leaves with enough water to stay healthy and green. The tree compensates for this by dropping the leaves that are the least efficient at producing food through photosynthesis (usually on the interior of the canopy).
To avoid any of these disastrous threats, we highly recommend pruning. If we can trim some extra branches and remove some weight, your trees will be much happier and safer this summer!
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