Monsoon season is welcomed by Tucsonans because it brings much needed rain and cooler temperatures during the hot summer. However, monsoons can be destructive if your property is not well prepared with the right landscape maintenance services. To keep your property in great shape when storms hit, work with your Tucson landscaping company to complete the following tasks.
Install Erosion Control
Erosion is a serious concern during monsoon season because monsoons can bring a large volume of precipitation in a very short period. This excess moisture can displace soil in your backyard, uprooting plants and causing water runoff, which may lead to flooding and water damage in your home. By installing erosion control methods like gravel, rip rap, terraces, and retaining walls, you can rest assured that soil movement will be limited during extreme weather conditions.
Ensure Proper Drainage
Along with erosion control, you should consider proper drainage solutions. You may need to install a French drain or rain barrel to collect stormwater at low points on your property, or you might install a rain garden that’s designed to promote better absorption of groundwater and reduce flooding. Seeking landscape company services will help you choose the right drainage solutions for your property.
Prune Trees and Shrubs
While rain and wind can wreak havoc on their own, these elements can become even more dangerous when tree branches and other debris are swept up during a major storm. Fallen tree branches can be particularly destructive, as they may land on other structures, causing significant damage and driving up the cost of your homeowner’s insurance premiums. Proper pruning ahead of the next big storm can reduce the risk of fallen branches and keep your trees and shrubs their healthiest. Well-pruned trees and shrubs are also less vulnerable to fungal damage and pest problems that might make them unstable and more likely to be uprooted in heavy winds.
Utilize Pest Control
After a monsoon, you may notice an influx of pests like mosquitoes, cockroaches, Palo Verde beetles, and others. Humidity and increased moisture create breeding grounds for pests, and heavy rain can cause pests to seek shelter indoors. By investing in outdoor pest control as part of your landscape maintenance services, you can reduce the presence of common pests in your yard, which will in turn keep them out of your home when storms arrive. Outdoor pest control may include a combination of natural pest management strategies to reduce environmental risks and chemical pesticides to eliminate stubborn pest infestations.
With Horticulture Unlimited, you can create a Tucson landscaping maintenance plan that keeps your property thriving in every season. Our team is deeply familiar with the extreme weather conditions and unique landscaping challenges of the Sonoran Desert, and we can help you create and maintain a landscape design that flourishes in this environment. Be prepared for monsoon season by contacting us today to complete essential monsoon season maintenance for your yard.