🏈 Why Tree Care Is Like Football Season Prep: A Game Plan for Your Yard
Football season is back in North Georgia. Tailgates, rivalries, and cool fall evenings fill the calendar. But while everyone is talking about playbooks and game-day strategies, there’s another kind of preparation that often gets overlooked: your yard.
Just like football, tree care is about strategy, defense, and teamwork. And with storm season ramping up at the same time as kickoff season, preparing your trees now could mean the difference between a smooth season and costly property damage.
At LS Trees, we believe tree care should be about protecting what matters most, your family, your home, and your peace of mind. So here’s how caring for your trees is a lot like prepping for football season.
Offense: Proactive Tree Trimming and Pruning
Every great team knows that offense sets the pace. For your property, that means being proactive with trimming and pruning.
Why it matters:
Removes dead, diseased, or unstable branches before storms bring them down.
Keeps your trees healthier long-term by allowing more sunlight and airflow.
Prevents costly damage to gutters, roofs, sheds, and fences.
Think of trimming as your yard’s first down. It sets up your property for success before storm season really gets underway.
💡 Pro Tip: Schedule trimming in the cooler months of late summer or fall. It’s less stressful on the tree and gives it time to recover before winter.
Defense: Protecting Your Home Against Storms
As every coach says, defense wins championships. When it comes to trees, defense is about identifying risks before they become emergencies.
Defensive strategies include:
Checking for branches that overhang roofs, sheds, or power lines.
Identifying trees that lean toward driveways, barns, or play areas.
Watching for cracks, root exposure, or soft spots after heavy rains.
Real Story – Cumming, GA:
A homeowner kept putting off trimming a large oak tree that hovered above their roof. Over time, pests entered through small openings where branches brushed against the shingles. By the time they called LS Trees, the damage had cost them thousands in extermination and repair bills. After we removed the overhanging branches, the problem stopped. With stronger defense, they could have avoided the entire mess.
Special Teams: Stump Grinding, Mulching, and Yard Clean-Up
Special teams change games. And in tree care, stump grinding and mulching are your special teams.
Stump Grinding: Removes tripping hazards, stops pest infestations, and prevents unwanted regrowth.
Mulching: Helps trees weather storms by regulating soil temperature and moisture.
Wood Chips: At LS Trees, we recycle removals into free wood chips for customers, reducing waste and giving your yard a fresh, manicured finish.
It’s about finishing strong. A clean, maintained yard not only looks better but functions better, too.
Teamwork: Why Professionals Make the Difference
🏈 Football is never a one-man job, and neither is safe tree care.
At LS Trees, every job is a coordinated effort between climbers, ground crew, and equipment operators. We rely on communication, safety protocols, and years of experience to ensure the job gets done right.
Why hiring a pro crew matters:
Prevents DIY accidents (improper cuts, falling limbs, or equipment mishaps).
Certified and insured crews mean peace of mind if the unexpected happens.
Specialized equipment allows us to handle everything from steep slopes to lakeside properties.
When you hire LS Trees, you’re hiring a team that plays to win, for you. 💪
A Homeowner’s Game Plan: Seasonal Tree Checklist
Before fall storms or hurricane remnants hit, run through this checklist:
✅ Look for leaning trees or soil mounding near the base
✅ Check for cracks or splits in large limbs
✅ Scan roofs and driveways for overhanging branches
✅ Look for mushrooms or fungal growth at the base of trees
✅ Identify dead branches with no leaves while the rest of the tree is healthy
✅ Schedule a professional inspection if you see anything unusual
The sooner you act, the stronger your property’s defense will be this storm season.
FAQs: Tree Care and Football Season Prep
Q: Is fall the best time for trimming?
A: Yes. Cooler weather reduces stress on trees, making it the perfect season for proactive trimming.
Q: Can I do the trimming myself?
A: Light yard work, yes. But for storm-prep trimming, removals, or anything involving large branches near structures, leave it to a licensed crew.
Q: Do you provide free tree assessments?
A: Absolutely. We believe in upfront honesty and safety first. Assessments are quick, free, and can prevent expensive damage later.
Q: How often should I schedule trimming or pruning?
A: At least once a year, ideally before storm season. Some properties benefit from biannual checks.
Why Choose LS Trees for Your “Season Prep”
Just like you wouldn’t send your team onto the field without a game plan, you shouldn’t head into storm season without checking your trees.
LS Trees offers:
15+ years of experience in North Georgia tree care
Certified and insured crews - no subcontractors, ever
Specialized equipment for even the toughest properties (lakefront, steep, or wooded)
Family-owned values - we treat your yard like our own
Don’t Wait Until the Final Whistle
Storm season doesn’t wait until football season ends. Preparing now could save you thousands in the long run, not to mention peace of mind when you hear the next thunderclap.
📞 Call LS Trees today at (770) 616-6079 for your free storm-season assessment. Protect your home, family, and property before the next kickoff.