It’s almost that time of the year again when Floridians begin stocking up on batteries and drinking water in preparation for the hurricane season that runs from June through November.

But, it’s just as important to get your trees ready for the gale force winds and driving rains that we could experience during not only a hurricane, but a tropical storm, tropical depression or even an extremely strong spring or summer storm.

*Dead or dying trees or tree limbs should be removed.

*In addition, tree limbs that hang over, or within 10 feet of your roof or windows should also be removed.

*Limbs hanging over power lines could be particularly dangerous as they could not only knock out the power to your home, but they could also snap, causing an electric shock or fire hazard.

*Thinning healthy foliage will allow wind to flow through trees more easily, decreasing the change of uprooting a tree.

Don’t wait until a storm is on track to address tree issues, left over yard debris could become a missile during a severe storm.

Call Above and Beyond Tree Service Owner Kevin Brislin at 904-928-3568 to conduct a free inspection and provide you with a free estimate to get ready for the storm season.

Above and Beyond is also experienced in hurricane disaster area clean up and offers 24-hour emergency services.

Check out the reviews on Above and Beyond on Yahoo Local at http://local.yahoo.com/info-26429656-above-and-beyond-tree-service-jacksonville?rsort=2

and Angie’s List at angieslist.com.

Your trees may be beautiful, but if they fall over on your neighbor’s property they could also be a major liability.

If your dead tree uproots and falls on your neighbor’s property it’s your responsibility because you were negligent in properly maintaining the tree. In the case of a dead tree, the property owner where the trunk is located is responsible for any damage caused whether the tree fell during a storm or not.

On the other hand, if a living tree on your property uproots and falls on your neighbor’s property the part of the tree that crosses the property line is considered theirs. Living trees usually fall during a storm or another natural disaster, but can also fall because of long term damage caused by previous storms or because the soil around it is weakened.

Property owners are responsible for removing a dead tree before it falls onto their neighbor’s property. You can be proactive about dead or dying trees in your own yard, but you cannot force your neighbor to remove a dead tree.

Brown and dry leaves/needles and missing bark are dead tree giveaways.

Signs of a dead tree are that it has lost its foliage and bark.

To protect yourself, you can take photographers from your property to keep as evidence and you can write your neighbor a certified letter detailing your concerns.

If you’re not sure whether or not you or a neighbor have a dead or dying tree call me for a free estimate at 904-928-3568 or email me at Kevin@aboveandbeyondtree.com.

As the busy season starts to pick up, we need more CDL drivers, especially Class A drivers.

We are looking for experienced drivers. Experience in the tree service industry is a plus, but not necessary. We do provide on the job training.

To be eligible you must provide proof of your license and a criminal and driving background check.

We are a drug free workplace. You will be required to take periodic drug tests.

To apply for a position contact Kevin at 904-928-3568.

The old adage that nothing in life is free isn’t always true.

We offer free natural mulch.

We use a chipper to reduce tree limb debris. That creates natural mulch. Natural mulch is different from the mulch you buy at home improvement stores because it is not dyed.

Natural mulch is good for many uses, including filling flower and vegetable beds, to create a soft and better protected ground for playground areas and helps keep the dust down on unfinished driveways.

Mulch is not good for areas that collect a lot of water, however, because it breaks down and turns into mud.

Give me a call at 904-928-3568 if you’d like a free truck load of mulch and I’ll add you to the list to have it delivered when we’re in your area.

Please note, however, that a truck load is about the size of a small vehicle and the truck that delivers the mulch needs a substantial amount of room free from power lines, trees and other structures to back up and dump the mulch.

Delivering free mulch does not include spreading.

We can grind stumps as well big or small.Just give us a call to get your free estimate.