Vermont winters are tough on trees. Here's how to protect your trees and property during the cold months.
Remove dead branches before they become loaded with ice and snow. Dead wood is far more likely to break.
Trim overhanging branches near your roof, driveway, and walkways to reduce the risk of snow-loaded branches causing damage.
Gently brush snow off small trees and shrubs after storms to prevent branch breakage. Use upward sweeping motions.
Don't try to remove ice. Attempting to break ice off branches causes more damage than the ice itself. Let it melt naturally.
Inspect your trees in early spring for storm damage, cracked branches, and signs of winter stress. Schedule any needed trimming before the growing season begins.
For professional tree care in Southern Vermont, contact A Cut Above Tree Services or call (802) 747-8970.
