Must Read Blog Post: How to Prevent Tree Leaning

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario - Jan. 9, 2020 - PRLog -- Most homeowners prefer to have their trees grow in a straight and tall fashion. Often, nature may have other ideas that can prevent a tree from growing perfectly upright. Factors such as regular exposure to high wind, rain or other weather can cause a tree to grow at an abnormal angle. Young trees are most at risk especially during storms because their soft branches and young roots which are easier to manipulate.

Can A New Lean Be Fixed?
Every so often a tree will start its life growing with a bend in its trunk. In these instances, if you know how to remedy the situation, you can prevent it from growing bent. If your tree is already grown and it has created an unsafe situation, our Richmond Hill emergency tree services are only a phone call away. While most trees will grow properly without being staked, young trees that have begun to lean can make use of a stake to correct the problem.

What Are Tree Stakes?
Tree stakes are a firm rod used to help support a tree during its growth stages. Stakes will offer the tree support while its roots take hold and strengthen enough to support the tree on their own. Proper staking is when a piece of wood or metal is secured to a tree with a guy rope. This support will need to stay there for a least a full growing season to correct any instance of leaning.

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How Five Star Tree Services Can Help
If you are in need of advice for your leaning trees or if you would like us to come by for an evaluation, give us a call. Our caring Richmond Hill tree care team are standing by at (416) 990-3355 to take your call.

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