South Florida has hurricanes…and it also has lightening! Lightening hit a large tree this past month at Garden Patio Villas! It was loud with a bang and sharp crack. Everyone heard it and unfortunately, a Member’s TV was fried along with several Members’ modems.
Days later, leaves began to fall down by the thousands. Very unusual for green leaves to fall from a tree! A tree company came out to take a look and said that lightening hit the tree! Along side that, it hit the neighbors small palm tree and soon it’s leaves began to wither. Leaves keep falling that are now brown and crispy like fall up north.
It’s very important what is planted and where it is planted here at Garden Patio Villas! Trees too close to properties can create all types of problems. Although we do trim for hurricanes every year, lightening still occurs frequently at this time of year with afternoon rain showers and storms
We are thankful that no villa got hit by lightening nor did any Member get hurt during the storm at Garden Patio Villas!
Please stay safe and be careful when you see rain or hear the lightening! Follow the rules which apply when you want to plant something outdoors and use the Landscaping Plant form.