A tree that has suffered damage needs care in order to recover. (Photo by Herzi Pinki)

The heavy snow that fell in parts of Missouri this year left a lot of trees with broken and splinter branches. Now that the mountains of snow are melting away, homeowners will need to evaluate the damage and decide if pruning can fix the problems, or if the tree is lost cause. Today’s guest is David Trinklein, plant scientist and horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. He has tips for safely and effectively pruning storm damaged trees.

Additional information:

First Aid for Storm-Damaged Trees

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