When Holly gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop a steady variety of clutter into regional gutters. Broadleaf varieties like sugar maple, red maple, bur oak, hickory, and American elm drop heavy leaves, acorns, and seed wings. Conifers such as white pine and spruce drop sharp pine needles that slide into small cracks. In Holly, leaf drop usually peaks in early October. Freezing nights happen regularly, making ice dams in gutters a real winter problem when trapped water freezes near the roofline. Heavy snow is likely as winter settles across Michigan. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep every channel clear of winter ice and spring foliage.