When Dickinson gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop distinct debris throughout the year. Broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, cottonwood, green ash, and hackberry shed leaves, twigs, and winged ash seeds into channel lines, while conifers like eastern red cedar and ponderosa pine release needles. Spring brings cottonwood fluff and windblown dirt, while leaf drop usually peaks in late September. Freezing nights and heavy snow create ice dams in clogged channels during cold winter months, splitting metal joints. We recommend scheduling gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to clear debris before winter freezing begins in North Dakota.