When Otsego gutters fill up
Local broadleaf trees like bur oak, silver maple, cottonwood, green ash, and hackberry drop heavy foliage, while eastern red cedar and ponderosa pine shed needles across the region. Spring brings airborne cottonwood fluff and ash seeds, followed by fall leaf drop that usually peaks in early October. Winter brings freezing nights and heavy snow, creating serious ice dams when clogged channels hold trapped water along the roof line. To protect your property from ice back-ups and spring overflows, we recommend cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall. A full fall clearing prevents frozen blockages, while spring service removes windborne seeds and fine grit before heavy early summer downpours hit Wright County.