Tulsa Spring Prep: 5 Essential Steps to Get Your Property Ready for Storm Season

As the Oklahoma winter begins to fade, now is the perfect time to look at your land. Preparing your property in January and February prevents expensive emergencies when the spring storms and heavy rains arrive. Here is how to get a head start.

1. Inspect Your "Overhead Hazards"

A well-maintained canopy in Jenks. Pruning dead limbs now prevents storm damage once the Oklahoma spring winds arrive.

Winter ice and heavy winds often leave "widow-makers"—dead or broken limbs hanging high in your trees. Before the spring winds pick up, walk your property and look for:

• Cracks in major trunks.

• Limbs hanging over power lines or your roof.

• Trees that have developed a new lean.

Pro Tip: Professional pruning now is much cheaper than an emergency tree removal after a storm.

2. Stop the "Swamp" Before the Rain Hits

Oklahoma April showers are famous for turning backyards into ponds. If you noticed standing water last year, it’s time to address your drainage.

French Drains and Grading

A custom French drain system being installed to keep a Tulsa backyard dry and usable during the rainy season.

A French drain is the "gold standard" for redirecting water away from your foundation. By installing a drainage system now, you ensure that heavy spring rains flow safely off your property instead of into your crawlspace or basement.

3. Reclaim Your Land with Forestry Mulching

Reclaiming overgrown acreage in Bixby with forestry mulching—a fast, clean way to clear brush without leaving massive burn piles.

If you have acreage or a lot that has become overgrown with brush and briars, don’t wait until summer to clear it.

Why Clear Land in Late Winter?

Early spring is the best time for Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching because the undergrowth hasn't "greened up" yet. We can see the terrain clearly, work more efficiently, and clear out pests and snakes before they become active for the season.

4. Clear Out Debris for a Greener Lawn

Thatch and fallen leaves trap moisture and can lead to fungus as the weather warms. A professional cleanup allows the soil to "breathe" and warm up faster. This ensures your grass comes back thicker and greener when May arrives.

5. Trust the Local Experts

At Dun' Dirt Cheap Lawn & Landscape, we understand Oklahoma soil and weather. From precision dirt work and excavation to 24/7 emergency tree service, we provide reliable, professional solutions for the Tulsa Metro and OKC areas.

Get Your Property Ready for Spring!

Don’t wait for the first big storm to find out you have a drainage issue or a hazardous tree limb. Whether you need land clearing in Bixby, a French drain in Tulsa, or tree pruning in Jenks, the crew at Dun' Dirt Cheap Lawn & Landscape has you covered.

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