Louisiana irises make a great plant selection for a rain garden. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)
Snapped tree following Hurricane Ida. (Photo by Kaylee Deynzer/LSU AgCenter)
Large willow oak uprooted during Hurricane Ida. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)
By Heather Kirk-Ballard
LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
Loss of trees is a common catastrophe during hurricanes, tornadoes and other weather events. Water-saturated soils also can contribute to trees uprooting during heavy winds. In addition, ice storms, although rare, can cause structural damage.
We have had our share of winter ice, flooding and heavy winds from both hurricanes and tornadoes r…
