September is peak hurricane season here in Central Florida, and your landscape is often the first thing to take a hit. Weak branches, overgrown limbs near rooflines, and loose debris can turn a strong storm into serious property damage. A quick cleanup is what keeps a soggy, debris-covered yard from turning into a bigger mess (or a mosquito problem).

Whether you're in Lakeland, Tampa, Plant City, Brandon, or Wesley Chapel, a little prep now makes all the difference. Here's what we recommend, and how we can help either way.

Before a storm:

• Trim dead, weak, or overhanging branches, especially near your roof, driveway, or power lines
• Clear loose mulch, yard debris, and anything that could become a projectile in high winds
• Check that drainage areas and gutters near planting beds are clear so water has somewhere to go

After a storm:

• Remove fallen branches and debris quickly left too long, it invites pests and can smother your lawn
• Inspect trees and shrubs for storm damage
• Reset mulch beds and address any erosion or standing water before it becomes a bigger issue.

Need your property prepped or cleaned up this season? Contact Paraclete Landscape today. We proudly serve Lakeland, Tampa, Plant City, Brandon, and Wesley Chapel.