Hurricane Season Lawn & Landscape Prep
Florida • 2026
Hurricane Season Lawn & Landscape Prep
A practical checklist for trees, drainage, irrigation, and the stuff that becomes airborne at 70 mph.
Tree safety
Drainage
Irrigation
Before / After
Do the boring stuff early (it’s the highest ROI)
Most hurricane prep fails because people wait until the week of the storm. Knock out the high‑impact items early so you’re not fighting empty shelves and long lines.
1) Trees & palms
- Look for dead, cracked, or hanging limbs over roofs, driveways, and walkways.
- Structural pruning is better than “topping.”
- If a tree is leaning, has major wounds, or shows decay at the base: get a certified arborist.
2) Shrubs & beds
- Prune strategically (pruners over hedge shears) to reduce wind sail and keep plants healthier.
- Consider heavier ground cover in exposed areas (light mulch can move).
3) Drainage & water flow
- Clear gutters and downspouts.
- Make sure water routes away from the house (low spots become ponds fast).
- Clean catch basins or drains if you have them.
Storm-week move: Walk the yard and remove anything that can fly—furniture, grills, pots, décor, tools, kids toys.
4) Irrigation system
- Turn off irrigation when storms are coming. Extra watering + heavy rain = oversaturation and stress.
- After the storm, check for broken heads, leaks, and “geyser zones.”
After the storm
- Wait until it’s safe; avoid driving on saturated turf.
- Pick up debris and check trees for hanging limbs.
- Run irrigation zone‑by‑zone to spot damage early.
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We can inspect irrigation coverage and help reduce common storm damage risks.
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We can inspect irrigation coverage and help reduce common storm damage risks.
