What to Do With Your Yard After a Storm: Cleanup Tips from the Pros

Storms can leave your yard looking like a disaster zone with fallen branches, debris, damaged trees, and soggy lawns. While it can feel overwhelming, taking the right steps quickly can save your property from further damage and help restore its beauty. Here are professional tips from SAB Lawn & Landscaping to get your yard back in shape safely and efficiently.

1. Assess Safety First

Before touching anything, walk around your property carefully. Look for downed power lines, hanging branches, flooded or slippery areas, and unstable trees or limbs.

Safety is the top priority. If you see anything dangerous, call professionals immediately. Do not attempt to remove large trees or power lines on your own.

2. Start With Debris Removal

Remove smaller debris such as leaves, branches, and garden waste. Using rakes, tarps, or wheelbarrows works for minor cleanup. For larger debris piles, especially heavy logs or tree stumps, consider hiring SAB’s loader services or dumpster rentals. Professional equipment can handle big tasks safely and quickly.

3. Inspect Your Trees

Storms can weaken trees even if they do not fall. Look for cracked or split trunks, hanging branches, and uprooted or leaning trees.

Damaged trees pose safety hazards. Our emergency tree service can remove dangerous trees or limbs before they cause further damage.

4. Check Your Lawn and Garden

Stormwater can wash away topsoil and leave your lawn waterlogged. Steps to restore your green space include removing debris and dead plants, raking or aerating compacted soil, spreading fresh mulch to protect roots, and reseeding damaged areas.

Regular maintenance after storms helps your lawn recover faster.

5. Assess Hardscape and Property Structures

Storms affect more than plants. Check fences, sheds, patios, and driveways for cracks or shifting, loose stones or pavers, and signs of flooding or erosion.

Quick repairs prevent long-term damage and keep your property safe and functional.

6. Plan Preventive Measures for Next Time

Once your yard is back in shape, consider measures to minimize future storm damage. Trim weak or overhanging branches annually, keep gutters clear to prevent water buildup, reinforce fences or retaining walls, and use erosion-control techniques in sloped areas.

Proactive maintenance helps your yard withstand future storms and reduces cleanup needs.

Professional Help Makes Cleanup Easier

At SAB Lawn & Landscaping, we offer emergency tree service, loader service for heavy debris, dumpster rental for large-scale cleanup, and property maintenance to keep your yard healthy all year.

Let our team handle the tough parts so your yard recovers safely and quickly.