When Lake Murray of Richland gutters fill up
Pine needles drop into gutters all year across South Carolina, while sweetgum balls and acorns fall heavily in fall. Trees common in the region, such as live oak, water oak, red maple, and southern magnolia, drop yellow pollen every spring, followed by leaf drop that usually peaks in late October. Freezing nights happen here, but snow is rare and ice dams do not form in gutters. Pine needles from loblolly pine and longleaf pine weave tight mats that stop normal downspout flow. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect your Lake Murray of Richland home from sudden overflow during heavy rainfall.