Generally speaking, however, with the exception 
of plantings actually flooded with salt water, damage 
is less severe than it first appeared. Correct pruning 
and some wise feeding will soon restore good growth 
and appearance. 
Salt-flooded areas are in more serious condition. 
Again the Japanese black pine, unless actually 
broken, has proved itself the one great seashore tree 
by coming through unscathed. Also as expected, 
rugosa rose, beach plum, bayberry, tamarisk and: 
Russian olive and some others, while partly killed 
back, have survived. Most other shrubs, evergreens, 
and perennials covered by tide waters have been 
completely destroyed. 
Lawns that were flooded have reacted irregularly. 
Some have already made a good recovery. Most are 
spotty, and a few are killed almost entirely and should 
be dug over, fertilized and reseeded. All flooded 
lawns will require proper fertilizing, with new seed 
added where needed. 
Spring is the ideal time for replacement plantings. 
Our labor forces are at their peak, and our supply of 
quality nursery stock is better than ever, in spite of 
our own hurricane handicaps. 
We at Lawrence’s will gladly help you restore and 
improve your grounds. First, our experience will 
enable us to determine and save all plants that can 
be restored by correct pruning and feeding. Follow- 
ing that, a suitable program for replacement will be 
worked out to fit your wishes and your budget. 
Now more than ever, Lawrence’s capable land- 
scape and nursery service can be of greatest possible 
advantage and help. 
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