DIY Tree First Aid

In the aftermath of a major storm, the initial impulse of property owners is generally along the lines of "let's get this mess cleaned up."

But hasty decisions can often result in removing trees that could have been saved.

Doing the right things after trees have been damaged can make the difference between giving your trees a good chance of survival and losing them unnecessarily.

The National Arbor Day Foundation urges home and property owners to follow a few simple rules in administering tree first aid after a storm: