When Houston gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop debris into drainage channels throughout the year. Broadleaf live oak leaves fall heavily in spring, unlike traditional fall foliage. Pecan trees, cedar elm, crape myrtle, and post oak drop oak catkins, twigs, and leaves during warm months. Conifers like loblolly pine and ashe juniper shed needles and juniper pollen in winter. Freezing nights are rare, so ice dams in gutters do not pose an issue in Houston, Texas. However, heavy rains occur in every season. We recommend scheduling gutter cleaning at least twice a year, in spring and fall, to manage steady organic accumulation and clear your downspout channels.