Give your trees a checkup before peak hurricane season arrives

By: OLIVIA MCCLURE LSU AgCenter Hurricane season is ramping up. In Louisiana, we know the drill: It’s time to pick up some extra canned goods and batteries, make sure the generator cranks and think over evacuation plans. But your checklist may be missing one important item: the trees in your yard. Trees, especially if they are unhealthy, can cause a lot of damage during a hurricane — or even…