September 2002, Vol 1 Issue 14

Purdue Extension GardenTIPS E-Newsletter

Welcome to the Garden TIPS E-Newsletter. Listed below are tips and links to articles. Follow the links to the GardenTIPS Web site for more information and links at: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/

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Coping with Storm-damaged Trees
B. Rosie Lerner, Extension Consumer Horticulturist, Purdue University

Homeowners assessing tree damage caused by recent storms will want to make a few important decisions soon. Small trees with minor damage can probably be taken care of by the homeowner, but large, mature trees likely will need the help of a professional tree service.

It can be hard to decide whether trees with severe damage should be completely removed. Homeowners often are reluctant to cut down a tree, either because of sentimental attachment or because the tree provides shade or screening that won't quickly be replaced.

But the first priority should be safety. Assess whether the tree itself or some of its branches are in danger of falling now or in the near future. If the tree is not an immediate danger, you may be able to plant a new tree nearby and wait for it to grow a bit before removing the old tree.

Full Story, http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/stormtrees.html

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      FNR-FAQ-12-W PDF, "Storms and Trees"
      http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/fnr/Extension/pdfs/faq12w.PDF

      FNR-FAQ-13-W PDF, "Why Hire An Arborist?"
      http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/FNR/FNR-FAQ-13-W.pdf
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Stormy Weather Affects Landscapes and Gardens
B. Rosie Lerner, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist

Many gardeners will continue to see the effects of recent storm activity for many weeks to come. The immediate effects include breakage of tree and shrub limbs and other plants. Branches that were damaged but not broken off completely may continue to dry out and die back over time. It's best to prune out affected branches by cutting back to a side bud or branch.

Also related to recent storms is the drying effect of high winds on foliage. Leaves of flowers, shrubs, trees, and other garden plants will appear burned, particularly around the edges of the leaf. The symptoms are very similar to leaf scorch caused by extended drought and heat. In all of these cases, the leaves are losing water faster then they can take it up. Plants should be able to outgrow this type of damage, especially since we're drawing near the end of the growing season anyway.

Full Story, http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/stormgardens.html

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Insects, Pests, & Diseases: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/insects.html
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