Meteorologists are predicting tonight’s blizzard to be “historic.” While it is smart to make the trip to the store to stock up on groceries and supplies, there are other precautions to consider before a large snowstorm hits. Blizzard tree preparation can be crucial in preventing severe damage to trees as well as creating a safer space around your property.
A blizzard is the strongest and most dangerous type of winter storm. Blizzards bring large amounts of snow combined with extremely powerful winds that create blinding snow, deep snowdrifts, and dangerously low temperatures due to the wind chill.
Heavy, wet snow combined with strong winds can wreak havoc on even the most established of trees-which can also pose a threat to the safety of your home and your family. Limbs or even full trees can be knocked down and land on your home or other belongings in the yard. There is also the risk of limbs or trees landing on power lines, causing power outages or dangerous downed live wires. If a limb or tree falls on power lines on your property, please do not try to remove them yourself-contact highly skilled and trained professionals to remove the trees.
Blizzard tree preparation can involve wrapping smaller shrubs and trees in burlap to help shelter them from the strong winds and large amounts of snow. It can also involve hiring a professional tree company to properly prune weak tree limbs that could potentially pose a dangerous threat to your home.
Green Trees Arborcare has a team of trained professionals for all of your blizzard tree preparation needs. We also offer around the clock snow removal services. If this blizzard is going to be as intense as they are saying-please use caution, stay safe, keep warm, and leave the tree care and snow removal to us. Please contact us anytime at: 508-384-2992 or click here to reach us on the web.
Fall’s beautiful foliage has come and gone-leaving most properties looking gray, dull, and uninviting, but this doesn’t have to always be the case. There are several winter plants that you can place around your property to create a visually pleasing scene throughout the long, cold New England winter months.
Several winter plants offer year-round benefits because many are evergreens. Evergreens will provide your property with a vibrant green color rather than a plant that loses all leaves and flowers-leaving nothing but sparse gray and brown branches. Evergreens are a great addition to the front of a home to cover the foundation-serving not only an aesthetic purpose, but also creating insulation. The foundation will stay cooler in the hot summer months and will serve as a barrier against the cold bitter winds in the winter.
The following are some common winter plants that can be found here in New England:
Ornamental Grasses-add interest to any property with several different varieties to choose from.
Winterberry-the “Winter Red” and “Sparkleberry” varieties provide striking red berries that will be striking in a winter scene.
Blue Holly-probably one of the most quintessential winter plants with its evergreen leaves and bright red berries. Great along walkways or in front of the foundation. Use clippings to decorate inside your home during the holidays!
Firethorn-the “Yukon Belle” variety is an evergreen and a member of the rose family. It has bright orange fruit that lasts through the fall and winter and has small white flowers in the spring.
Yew Shrubs-There are several different varieties to choose from and are drought-resistant evergreens that are great in front of a foundation.
Cypress-These evergreens are well adapted to the New England climate and make for great decorations during the holidays.
Birch Trees-Several varieties to choose from-most with interesting bark that is a show-stopper year-round.
Red Osier Dogwoods-A few different varieties to choose from and have stems that range from yellow to red in the winter.
If you are looking to add a pop of color and interest to your property in the winter-consider some of these winter plants. If you are fortunate enough to have some on your property already and have any questions on caring for them, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: 508-384-2992 or click here to reach us on the web.
