Editor's note: This post was originally published on July 18, 2016, and has been updated for accuracy and relevance.
Preparing your Baton Rouge yard for hurricane season helps protect your outdoor furniture, patio, outdoor kitchen, and landscaping from high winds and falling debris. A few early-season tasks, including trimming trees, organizing storage, and gathering protective materials, can make storm preparation faster when a named storm approaches.
South Louisiana homeowners often focus on protecting the inside of the house, but the outdoor space should not be neglected. If you have invested in outdoor living, taking steps to protect that investment is just as important.

