Flood and Storm Damage Information for Trees, Gardens and Lawns

The summer flood of 2011 is affecting Siouxland in many ways and our lawns, gardens and trees are not going to avoid problems.  Standing water on turf grass and trees will fill air gaps with water and literally drown the plant.  The resources below provide information on dealing with landscape problems after storms and floods. 

Trees

Understanding the Effects of Flooding on Trees

Managing Storm-Damaged Trees

Garden

Garden Produce in Floods

Lawn

Repairing Spring Flooded Lawns

Landscaping May Survive Flooding

Mosquitoes

Fact Sheet About Floodwater Mosquitoes