--- title: How to Straighten a Damaged Ornamental Tree description: In the wake of Hurricane Irene, The Garden Continuum has been cleaning up tons of tree damage. While Irene did de image: https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hubfs/8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(30)-resized-600.png --- [![gc_logo-1](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gc_logo-1.webp?width=226&height=153&name=gc_logo-1.webp "gc_logo-1")](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/) ### **  |   [+1 (508) 359-8200 ](tel:+1-508-359-8200)  |   [SHOP](https://shop.thelifescapecoach.com/) x Search the site [Landscape and Garden Maintenance](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/blog/tag/landscape-and-garden-maintenance) | < 0 min read September 2011 # How to Straighten a Damaged Ornamental Tree ![Monique Allen](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hubfs/Monique-Allen-Headshot-Leaning-on-Tree.jpeg) [Monique Allen](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/blog/author/monique-allen) ![How to Straighten a Damaged Ornamental Tree](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hubfs/8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(30)-resized-600.png) # How to Straighten a Damaged Tree In the wake of Hurricane Irene, The Garden Continuum has been cleaning up tons of tree damage. While Irene did destroy many shrubs and trees, she also left us with the wounded. This week, TGC shows you how to straighten trees that have been blown over by strong winds.     ![8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(30)-resized-600](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(30)-resized-600.png?width=800&name=8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(30)-resized-600.png) We use the Deere to help reposition the tree ![8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(11)-resized-600](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(11)-resized-600.png?width=800&name=8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(11)-resized-600.png) Once in place, we use duckbills or earth anchors to secure the tree in place ![8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(23)-resized-600](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(23)-resized-600.png?width=800&name=8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(23)-resized-600.png) Once straight, we can set the anchors and attach the arbor tie ![8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(21)-resized-600](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(21)-resized-600.png?width=800&name=8-30-11_summer_garden_-_nissi_(21)-resized-600.png) Pounding in the duckbills  ![imag0366-resized-600](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hs-fs/hubfs/imag0366-resized-600.png?width=800&name=imag0366-resized-600.png) Before ![imag0367-resized-600](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hs-fs/hubfs/imag0367-resized-600.png?width=800&name=imag0367-resized-600.png) During ![imag0372-resized-600](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/hs-fs/hubfs/imag0372-resized-600.png?width=800&name=imag0372-resized-600.png) After [![The Insider's Guide to Landscape Design](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/22032217/46f960ad-9cc1-4db6-b6e9-97d1b07b2a5b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/22032217/46f960ad-9cc1-4db6-b6e9-97d1b07b2a5b) ## Leave a comment ### Contact The Garden Continuum® 67 West Street, Suite 101 Medfield, MA 02052 Call us: [+1 (508) 359-8200](tel:+1-508-359-8200) [Privacy Policy](https://22032217.hs-sites.com/privacy-policy) [Terms of Use](https://22032217.hs-sites.com/terms-of-use) [Returns & Refund Policy](https://22032217.hs-sites.com/return-and-refund-policy) [Service Area](https://22032217.hs-sites.com/service-area) ### From Our Blog ### Subscribe to Blog ### CONNECT WITH US [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1648543) [**](https://www.facebook.com/pages/The+Garden+Continuum,+Inc/108768312491193) [**](https://twitter.com/GardenContinuum) [**](https://www.youtube.com/user/gardencontinuuminc) [**](https://www.pinterest.com/gardencontinuum/) [**](https://plus.google.com/+GardenContinuumINC) [**](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/blog/rss.xml) [**](https://www.instagram.com/thegardencontinuum/) ### Connect With Us ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=130157905576293&ev=PageView&noscript=1) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "WebSite", "potentialAction" : { "@type" : "SearchAction", "query-input" : "required name=search_term_string", "target" : { "@type" : "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate" : "https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/search-results?term={search_term_string}" } }, "url" : "https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Monique Allen" }, "dateModified" : "September 16, 2011", "datePublished" : "September 16, 2011", "description" : "In the wake of Hurricane Irene, The Garden Continuum has been cleaning up tons of tree damage. 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