When Rutgers University-Busch Campus gutters fill up
Trees common in the region drop a steady variety of refuse throughout the year on Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey. Broadleaf red maple, white oak, hickory, tulip poplar, sweetgum, and eastern white pine trees shed heavy oak catkins in spring, followed by acorns and spiky sweetgum balls. Leaf drop usually peaks in mid October, filling roof gutters with dense material before winter. Freezing nights happen here, and snow is likely, making clear runoff lines critical so trapped ice does not weigh down brackets. We recommend gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect property drainage systems against seasonal clogs.