Why do we loose so many trees during wind storms?
Monsoon storms can be very damaging to the trees in our area. Even the strongest tree can fall victim to the power of storm winds. There are however, practices that can be followed to minimize the chances of your prized trees being damaged during on of these storms. • Prune trees to maintain a good structural balance. Remove dead, diseased, or insect-infested branches and thin the canopy to allow wind flow through the tree. • Ensure proper rooting development of the tree by encouraging the roots to grow outward from the base of the tree. Drip emitters should be moved outward away from the trunk as the tree matures following the growth of the canopy of the tree. • Maintain a constant soil moisture content of the soil by adjusting the irrigation controller based upon the seasonal needs of the tree. Dont let the soil dry out and dont overwater. Both will actually increase the likely hood of the tree being damaged during a storm.
