QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsPlantingBay Trees 0 Vote Up Vote Down KAREN MCCLUSKEY asked 14 years ago I have 2 bay trees outside front door and they appear to have been badly burnt by severe wind….should I cut them back and feed and hope for the best ? Would they have a better chance of recovery if planted in the garden. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Probably the bay trees were burned by wind and possibly went dry at the roots. They would be better in the open soil, able to access moisture.