A tree that shifted or leaned a little more than usual this summer is not something to wait on once fall weather starts moving back into Mason County.
Dry ground can loosen a root system without it being obvious from the surface, and a tree that already looks slightly off balance is more likely to fail once wind and rain pick back up. Cracked soil near the base, new gaps around the root flare, or roots that look raised on one side are all worth a second look.
Trees near the house, a driveway, or a fence line are the ones that matter most to check first, since a failure there causes the most damage.
Catching a leaning or unstable tree now, before the first real fall storm, is a lot less stressful than dealing with it after it comes down.
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