How to Protect Your Plants During Cold Weather Snaps

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Pike NurseriesReps Prepare Homeowners for Drop in Temperatures with Plant ProtectionGuidelines
Georgia has enjoyed anunusually mild and warm winter this year, causing plants and flowers to beginblooming unseasonably early. With the predicted cold snap coming in thisweekend, homeowners across the state should protect their plants from the frostand colder weather. The experts at Pike Nurseries take the guesswork out ofgardening and advise gardeners to adhere to the following guidelines to helpkeep their plants healthy throughout the weekend’s changing temperatures:

TIPS FROM PIKE NURSERIES:

• Cover plants and flowers with frost cloth or a sheet. (Garden frost cloths can be found at Pike Nurseries locations).
• Remove the frost cloth first in the morning; otherwise, the sun will trap in heat and cause more damage.
• Water, water, water!  Water the garden and containers before a hard freeze and again after the freeze. The added moisture will allow the plants to tolerate the cold and bounce back to life.
• Don’t worry if plants are droopy the day after a deep freeze. Give them time and they’ll usually spring back.
• Adding a layer of mulch to gardens helps regulate the temperature and keep plants moist. Cover gardens with a 1-2 inch layer of mulch.
• Plants in containers can be grouped closely together on a porch or patio, or moved to a protected area.

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