With the increase of rainfall predicted fro SoCal, it is necessary to start preparing for the season. Although our local urban forest will benefit from this rain, especially after these heatwaves, too much rainfall can also be detrimental.

Here are some quick tips for the upcoming rainy seasons:

• Remove weeds before raining season 
• Prune branches that are diseased or dead
• Add mulch around your trees
• Create a barrier around young trees, and if necessary add stakes 
• Trim trees away from the roof, to prevent any infrastructural damage
• Report any issue with street trees to the city (either call 311 or visit their website)

For more information about preparing for the upcoming rainy season, here are some useful articles: 

• How to Ready Your Trees Before Storm Season
• Preparing your trees for winter storms: keeping your trees and homes safe this winter
• Can my tree get too much rain?