Storm Season in Georgia: How to Prepare Your Yard and Trees

Georgia’s storm season can bring high winds, heavy rain, and unpredictable weather — and while you can’t stop a storm, you can prepare your yard and trees to minimize damage. Every year, homeowners across Stone Mountain and surrounding areas face costly repairs from falling limbs, uprooted trees, and clogged yards.

At Best Garden Lawn Care, we help our clients stay ahead of the storm with preventative services that protect both property and peace of mind. Here’s what every Georgia homeowner should do to get their yard storm-ready.

The first step to protecting your property is identifying trees that are at risk. Look for:

• Dead or dying branches
• Large limbs hanging over your roof, driveway, or power lines
• Visible trunk cracks or split branches
• Leaning trees with exposed roots

Trees with these signs are more likely to fall or break during a storm. Don’t wait for disaster — call a professional for a safe evaluation and removal if needed.

Pruning is one of the best ways to reduce storm damage. By removing overgrown or weak branches, you decrease the risk of wind catching and breaking limbs. Trim trees away from your roof and windows, and thin out thick canopies to allow wind to pass through more easily.

Loose items in your yard — fallen branches, piles of leaves, or cluttered furniture — can become dangerous projectiles during a storm. Before severe weather hits:

• Remove all deadwood and natural debris
• Secure or store outdoor furniture, tools, and decorations
• Rake and bag leaves to prevent clogged drains and pooling water

Poor drainage can cause flooding around your home and lead to long-term lawn damage. Before the storm season peaks:

• Clean out your gutters and downspouts
• Make sure water flows away from your home’s foundation
• Clear out French drains or swales of obstructions

Proper drainage helps prevent water from pooling near your home or damaging your landscaping.

Not all tree problems are visible to the untrained eye. Our team at Best Garden Lawn Care can assess the health and structure of your trees, recommend proper trimming or removal, and ensure your yard is as storm-resistant as possible.

With over 20 years of experience and local knowledge of Georgia’s seasonal patterns, we help homeowners like you protect what matters most — before and after the storm.

If a storm has already passed and left behind fallen trees, broken limbs, or a yard full of debris, don’t worry — we offer fast, reliable storm damage cleanup and tree removal services across the area.

📍 Serving Stone Mountain, Decatur, Snellville, Lithonia, Norcross, Conyers, and nearby communities within a 60-mile radius.

Don’t wait for a storm to remind you of what could have been prevented. Let our experts prepare your yard, trim your trees, and keep your family and property safe.

💬 Call us today at (678) 927-3716 or email us at bestgarden22@gmail.com for a free pre-storm inspection and quote.