Weather can change quite quickly and can bring cold snaps that can really damage your landscaping. So we've put together some tips that will help you prepare to protect your plants, especially if your landscaping has been installed recently.
(1) Your landscaping will be able to better withstand the cold when they are healthy. The first step in creating healthy plants is to feed them properly. Be sure to fertilize your plants, trees and lawn with the proper fertilizers. Water is also an important part of keeping your plants healthy. So just prior to any cold snaps, be sure your plants' roots are hand watered for maximum protection against the cold.
(2) Wind chill during a cold snap is usually several degrees cooler than the actual temperature so it is vital to attempt to block that wind from directly hitting your vulnerable plants. You can do this several ways but one of the most common ways is to cover them with sheets or blankets. Clothespins and twine can serve as means to hold your sheets and blankets in place during the overnights.
(3) Find out how vulnerable each of your landscaping plants is to the cold. Many native plants can be more cold resistant than others. Search the web for info on your particular species. Typically more exotic flowering plants are more vulnerable and tender and it's a good idea to bring them inside if they are potted plants. Try to harvest your fruit from fruit bearing plants or trees if you fear the cold may damage them. Many strawberry farmers will water their fruit in the freezing overnights to form a layer of ice over the plants to help protect them.
(1) Your landscaping will be able to better withstand the cold when they are healthy. The first step in creating healthy plants is to feed them properly. Be sure to fertilize your plants, trees and lawn with the proper fertilizers. Water is also an important part of keeping your plants healthy. So just prior to any cold snaps, be sure your plants' roots are hand watered for maximum protection against the cold.
(2) Wind chill during a cold snap is usually several degrees cooler than the actual temperature so it is vital to attempt to block that wind from directly hitting your vulnerable plants. You can do this several ways but one of the most common ways is to cover them with sheets or blankets. Clothespins and twine can serve as means to hold your sheets and blankets in place during the overnights.
(3) Find out how vulnerable each of your landscaping plants is to the cold. Many native plants can be more cold resistant than others. Search the web for info on your particular species. Typically more exotic flowering plants are more vulnerable and tender and it's a good idea to bring them inside if they are potted plants. Try to harvest your fruit from fruit bearing plants or trees if you fear the cold may damage them. Many strawberry farmers will water their fruit in the freezing overnights to form a layer of ice over the plants to help protect them.
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