Just because it’s February doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods yet when it comes to freezing temperatures.
Healthy, native and well-adapted plants in the ground with well-developed root systems stand a great chance of recovering after a frost.
Soft, woody plants, active bloomers, tropicals and potted plants tend to be the most vulnerable. Here are tips to help protect them:
- Relocate potted plants to a protected/sheltered space.
- Drape in-ground plants and shrubs with any fabric covering — bed sheets, blankets, burlap or newspaper — to allow moisture to escape and keep cold air out.
- Cover smaller, low-to-the-ground plants with newspaper or small “volcanoes” of mulch or leaves.
Avoid using plastic as a covering. It doesn’t insulate or breathe well and can trap moisture, compounding the freezing problem.
Whatever covering you use, remember to remove it promptly after the freeze has passed.
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