Hurricane Season concerns all South Florida residents. Among the many things we should be aware of, there are some things you should know about how hurricanes affect trees. We may not be able to control how strong or when a hurricane or big storm will hit, but there is one thing we can do...be prepared!

The right tree in the right place may actually help protect your property from strong winds by acting as a buffer, and with proper maintenance that tree may be able to survive the storm, as strong as ever.

In the instance that your tree is blown over or uprooted during the storm, there are also steps you can take to repair the damage and make sure that tree lives to see another day. Click on the links below to learn the proper way to care for your trees before and after a storm.

Getting ready before the storm

• see Tree Pruning for Hurricane Season
• Read Things You Should Know about Trees and Hurricanes 

After the storm

• see A Hurricane Doesn't Have To Mean the End of Your Trees
• see Tips for Up-Righting Small Fallen Trees
• read Assessing Damage and Restoring Trees After a Hurricane