Tree debris consists of leaves, twigs, fallen branches, bark, and anything else that might come from the trees on your property. It tends to accumulate in your yard if you’ve recently trimmed your trees or if they’ve been damaged during a storm. A little bit of this debris may seem harmless at first, but it can cause some serious problems if it’s allowed to accumulate. Let’s take a look at why you should remove tree debris from your yard promptly.

Tripping Hazards

The most obvious problem associated with tree debris is that it creates serious tripping hazards. Whether you have a branch fall in front of your walkway after a storm or you carelessly throw a branch into your yard after cutting it from a tree, someone could easily trip over it and get hurt. You should keep your property free of such hazards, so put fallen branches somewhere out of the way where they can be composted or taken away by a tree removal service.

Attracting Pests

Pests such as insects and rodents often make their homes in piles of dead leaves and fallen tree branches. This can create some serious problems for you, especially if you leave too much tree debris and other yard waste too close to your house. If you don’t want to deal with infestations on your property, keep your yard clean. If you’re planning on storing firewood, keep it away from your house, preferably on a raised platform to keep at least some pests away from it.

Blocking Drainage

Leaves and twigs tend to find their way into gutters and drainage ditches. If this goes unchecked, you could be dealing with some serious flooding and water damage issues on your property. To prevent this from happening, check the gutters and storm drains near your house after a severe storm. You should be able to remove at least some of the debris, but don’t be afraid to call a professional if there’s too much for you to handle safely.

Damage to Lawn Equipment

Fallen branches and other debris can be easily hidden in long grass, which will pose a problem the next time you mow your lawn or do any other yard work. This is why you should never just haphazardly throw fallen branches into your yard or assume that a pile of leaves is just a pile of leaves.

Let Us Handle Your Trees

Professional tree care is a great way to handle tree debris in your yard. Schedule tree trimming and pruning by calling 4 Brothers Tree Service in Redmond, OR.