After the Storm; Garden and Landscape Triage

By B. Rosie Lerner, Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist

We are quite relieved that no human fatalities have been reported during last Friday's outbreak of severe storms. However, many central and southern Indiana gardens and landscapes suffered serious blows. For those looking for advice regarding damage to landscape and garden plants, we offer the following articles.

Coping with Storm-damaged Trees

Stormy Weather Affects Landscapes and Gardens

After the Flood: Garden and Landscape Plants

Storm Damage to Trees and Landscape Plants (from the PLANT website)

Purdue Extension Bulletins:

HO-4 Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs PDF (240K)

FNR-FAQ-12-W "Storms and Trees" PDF (117K)

FNR-FAQ-13-W "Why Hire An Arborist?" PDF (168K)

 

 

Last updated: 27 March 2006
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