Storm protection for gardens

Hurricane Sandy caused a tremendous amount of damages to homes throughout the East Coast. Many homes, both inside and outside, have been destroyed by the high winds and heavy rains.

Preparing gardens before a storm can prevent damages and even death in some cases.

Isabel Wheat Landscape Gardening & Design suggests homeowners should protect their gardens from storms in the following ways:

Stow outdoor objects - Anything that can be a projectile should be stowed away, such as chairs and garden ornaments. 

Stake newly planted trees - Newly planted trees should be staked, allowing some play but multiple balanced ties made.

Evaluate trees - Evaluating trees for safety should be ongoing. Isabel Wheat Landscape Gardening & Design says its important to have an arborist in each season to evaluate limbs overhanging houses, driveways, etc.