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We’ve all seen how destructive wind events can be. During Autumn and Winter months Ventura County, as well as much of Southern California is hit by Santa Ana Winds, while Santa Barbara is hit by Sundowner wind events that are just as strong. In 2011, winds did significant damage, most notably in the city of Pasadena. The last days of November had record numbers, with wind gusts up to 90 mph in some areas. Much of the damage occured from fallen trees, with young trees being the most vulnerable. The root ball of a young tree small and it has not yet had the opportunity to anchor itself into the ground as well as older, more mature trees with their extensive root system. So what can we do to help protect these trees? We can stake them.

When staking a single trunk tree, make sure there are two stakes, with one on each side of the root ball edge, and perpendicular to prevailing winds so that both stakes can act simultaneously to have even pull to keep the tree firmly anchored and protected from heavy winds.

We know that regular maintenance is important, and we highly recommend regular and yearly maintenance of trees, as well as hedges and shrubs to help protect your home and anything around your property from the potential of damage. Did we mention it will make your trees and shrubs look their best too?