When Ocean City gutters fill up
Coastal weather and surrounding foliage create specific maintenance needs throughout the year in Ocean City, Maryland. Tree species common in the region include broadleaf live oak, water oak, sweetgum, red maple, southern magnolia, loblolly pine, longleaf pine, and slash pine. Live oaks drop heavy leaves, sweetgum trees dump sweetgum balls, and regional pines drop needles into your gutter system all year long. Spring brings heavy yellow pollen drops, while broadleaf leaf drop usually peaks in mid October. Freezing nights happen in winter, though snow is rare and ice dams in gutters are not an issue. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to keep downspouts open.