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Gardens in Clark County may need TLC after cold snap

When ice damages trees and shrubs, learn how to pick up the pieces, where to look for help

By Monika Spykerman, Columbian staff writer
Published: February 20, 2021, 6:02am
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Icicles hang from the branches of a tree in Esther Short Park during a 2017 cold snap.
Icicles hang from the branches of a tree in Esther Short Park during a 2017 cold snap. (Photos by Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

Ice may be beautiful clinging to greenery, but the damage it does to trees and shrubs can range from unsightly to downright dangerous. One of the worst things a homeowner can hear during a storm is the ominous crack of a tree limb breaking. Even woody shrubs are not immune to the ravages of ice and may need some post-storm care.

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