It is raining again here in the Garden State and while it is not as bad as some areas of the country, homeowers still have a few things to keep in mind. Most of the trees here have their full Summer foliage. When the sun shines it is not hard to pull out the hammock, grab that iced and snooze in the shade of a favorite tree. There are plenty older trees around who have served generations of hammock lovers but as trees age much like people they need checkup every now and againg to make sure they are aging well.Recently I heard the tale of a tree limb that fell on power lines taking them down, snapping the light pole, and landing to lay across a road completely blocking the roadway. While it is unusual for a healthy tree to just fall over, excessive water can become a factor in the death of a tree. With rain falling on leaves many trees have trouble supporting the additional weight of water on so much of its foliage. Also when the ground becomes saturated, water-laden trees become candidates for potential disaster.
So before you pull out the hammock or even take that first sip of tea, it is important to make sure your snoozing buddy is healthy. Give dead or sick trees attention to prevent accidents. While trees at the curb are often cut by the city or township or utility company to train the tree to stay away from power lines, it is the homeowner's responsibility to make sure their trees do not pose a hazard. With a bit of care you and your snoozing buddy have many years of enjoyment.
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