SUMMARY:
Perhaps the most visible signal of the change in season from summer to fall is the changing colors of the leaves on the trees. After this beautiful display, however, many homeowners dread the long and laborious task of collecting fallen leaves, bagging them, and either taking them to a disposal site or arranging to have them picked up. Connor Tree Service in Charleston, SC recommends redistributing these fallen leaves on the property instead, both saving money and improving the soil quality for the plants on the property.
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Connor Tree Service, a team of certified arborists that serves the greater Charleston, South Carolina area with high quality tree services, encourages local homeowners to keep leaves on their property rather than transporting them away for disposal. While clearing the lawn of leaves may leave it looking aesthetically pleasing right away, the truth is that in the long run, allowing leaves to decompose and become part of the soil again provides great benefit to the plants growing on the property, improving their health and beauty for many years to come.
Some property owners assume that the best method for dealing with large quantities of fallen leaves is to collect and remove them as quickly as possible. While it is true that leaves covering grass, sidewalks, and driveways can harm grass in the short run and lead to slippery conditions under foot, there are ways to clear leaves from these surfaces while still allowing them to re-enter the local ecosystem and provide nutrients to the soil.
Not only is it hard work to bag fallen leaves and move them to a disposal site, but it can also be expensive, depending on the type of bag property owners use and whether they pay a service to pick up the leaves from the curb. Keeping the leaves on the property, on the other hand, is easier, faster, and doesn’t require any special equipment.
The simplest way to return fallen leaves to the soil as quickly as possible is to use a lawnmower to chop them up once a significant number of leaves have fallen. The smaller pieces decompose more quickly, and they do not prevent the grass underneath from receiving the air and sunlight that they need in order to grow. Attempting to mow too many leaves at once, however, can clog and otherwise damage a mower, so it is ideal to use this method several times each season rather than waiting for all leaves to fall.
On large properties with wooded areas, it is simple to move unwanted fallen leaves from the lawn areas into the more heavily forested portions of the property. This removes fallen leaves from view and keeps walkways safe, and the leaves will greatly benefit the growth of the trees, bushes, and other larger plants in the forest environment.
While leaves are relatively simple to transport, fallen branches and even entire trees present a much more difficult challenge. Untrained property owners should never attempt to cut or move a fallen tree on their own, as a tree is extremely heavy, and sudden shifts in weight can cause severe injury to those working on it. Certified arborists like those at Connor Tree Service understand how to assess the weight distribution of a fallen tree, identify the best strategy for cutting limbs while keeping the area safe, and get the entire tree removed from the property as quickly as possible.
Connor Tree Service also reminds local homeowners and commercial property managers that trees with health risks are at their most vulnerable during the winter season. An expert health risk assessment during the fall can help property owners identify any fungal or pest infestations that may require attention from certified arborists in order to save the life of a tree and prevent the spread of disease. Connor Tree Service operates throughout the Lowcountry region of South Carolina, from the coastal regions of Mt. Pleasant and Johns Island inland to Summerville and Moncks Corner. The company’s certified arborists provide expert tree trimming for all species, including local specialties like palmettos and live oaks, as well as post-storm tree removal and stump grinding. Property owners interested in getting their trees checked out before the colder weather sets in can contact Connor Tree Service at 843-810-8522 or online at www.connortreeservice.com.