When Newton gutters fill up
Local foliage brings dynamic seasonal changes to Newton homes. Trees common in the region, such as broadleaf bur oak, silver maple, green ash, hackberry, and cottonwood, drop seed pods, heavy leaves, and debris into gutter systems. Cottonwood fluff flies during spring, ash seeds fall during summer, and leaf drop usually peaks in mid October. Nearby conifers like eastern red cedar and ponderosa pine drop needles year-round, while Kansas prairie dust blows across roof slopes during spring storms. In winter, freezing nights bring real risks of ice dams in standard channels, making standing water dangerous. We recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall.