But their beauty is no sign of things returning to normal, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service horticulturists.

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The confusion being felt throughout most sectors of everyday life in the hurricane-damaged areas is no less so for lawns and landscapes of personal homes and businesses as the salt water receded, Johnson noted. And the people who love gardening on the island are no doubt scratching their heads about how to help the plants recover.

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The horticulturists pointed out that even those plants that lived through the hurricane may continue to have problems with die-back or insects and diseases in the short-term.

To visit the website, go to https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/recovery/index.html .