When Medford gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop a steady variety of debris into gutters through every season. Broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and sweetgum trees drop springtime oak catkins, summer seed pods, and spiky sweetgum balls. In fall, heavy fallen leaves and pine needles from eastern white pine clog downspout openings. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October across Medford. Winter brings freezing nights and likely snow, turning trapped organic slush into heavy ice blocks that pull channels away from the fascia. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep every downspout clear.