This summer marks the official start of hurricane season in Houston. While major storms may not arrive immediately, now is the time for commercial property managers to begin preparing their landscapes for severe weather.
Taking proactive measures before storm activity increases can help reduce damage, improve safety, and speed up recovery if severe weather occurs.
Why Early Preparation Matters
Storm-related landscape damage can be costly and disruptive. Fallen branches, flooding, erosion, and damaged irrigation systems can impact both the appearance and functionality of a property.
Preparing early helps minimize these risks and allows property managers to address vulnerabilities before storms develop.
Tree Inspections and Pruning
Trees are often the most vulnerable landscape feature during severe weather. Weak limbs, dead branches, and dense canopies can become hazards during high winds.
Professional tree care helps:
• Reduce storm-related risks
• Improve tree structure
• Enhance property safety
• Protect buildings, vehicles, and pedestrians
Routine inspections help identify potential concerns before hurricane season intensifies.
Drainage System Evaluations
Houston’s heavy rainfall events can quickly overwhelm poorly maintained drainage systems. June is an ideal time to inspect drains, catch basins, and low-lying areas throughout the property.
Proper drainage management helps prevent:
• Standing water
• Turf damage
• Soil erosion
• Safety concerns around walkways and parking lots
Protecting Irrigation Infrastructure
Storms can damage irrigation controllers, valves, and other system components. Pre-season inspections help ensure systems are functioning properly and can be quickly restored following severe weather.
Maintaining irrigation infrastructure also supports landscape recovery after major rain events.
Developing a Recovery Plan
Preparation is about more than preventing damage. Having a landscape recovery plan in place helps properties return to normal operations more quickly after a storm.
A professional landscape partner can assist with debris removal, irrigation repairs, tree assessments, and turf recovery following severe weather.
The Takeaway:
Hurricane season begins this summer, making now the ideal time to prepare your commercial landscape for potential storms. Through proactive tree care, drainage evaluations, irrigation inspections, and recovery planning, LMC Houston helps commercial properties stay prepared throughout hurricane season.
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