Besides all the things you do to prep your home to endure the onslaught of a hurricane’s torrential rain and high winds, there are precautions to take in the landscape too. Preparing your lawn for a hurricane is critical.
Hurricanes and adverse weather are just a fact of life in Tampa. Preparing your lawn for a hurricane is critical for damage reduction and safety. Storms of recent times have been swift to form and becoming increasingly more violent.
With little time to prepare and more significant storms, it has never been more vital to have a complete understanding of storm preparation steps for lawns. Accurate storm preparation can save you hundreds of dollars in damages and reduce recovery time. Yard preparation for hurricanes comes down to the management of every facet of your lawn and yard such as the beds, grass, bushes, ornaments, trees, and flowers.
Taking care of your trees
Young trees are susceptible to falling over in high winds. If newly planted trees remain staked, make sure that the stakes are going deep down into the dirt and the ties are secure and robust. If you have taken away the stakes from trees planted, you should re-staking them when a hurricane is coming. If you need help staking, reach out to a Tampa tree specialist.
Winds are one of the critical dangers that need to be watched carefully and readied for. The first thing you must do is make sure there are no loose objects anywhere in your yard, including anything that isn’t rooted in the dirt. Put loose items into the house or garage. Don’t put anything in the shed since it tends to be vulnerable and less stable than your home.
Secure your yard before the hurricane
You’ll want to transport things like hanging feeders, ornaments, potted plants, playhouses, decorative baths, furniture, and even the dog house. The things we see all the time become part of the landscape, and we forget they aren’t secure.
Once you have everything secured, it’s time to make some changes to the flora around your lawn. All the things in your yard will have a difficult time dealing with harsh weather if not cared for the right way. The grass must always be mowed and cut lower than usual. Shorter grass makes it easier to rake and see debris. Additionally, it might be a while before mowing your yard is a real concern.
