Spring-2022 – Quick Tip #1 Up and down, up and down. That’s how the temperatures fluctuate during March through mid-April in the mid-southern part of the United States. It can be even longer in cooler climates. During these times, it’s important to protect your plants from frost and cold temperatures. When temperatures dip below 40 … More HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PLANTS FROM FROST
It’s a challenge trying to decide which plants to protect during winter. This is especially true if you live in an unpredictable climate like the southern part of the United States. Temperatures can change quickly and unexpectedly, with the potential to cause irreversible damage to your plants. But having accurate knowledge about which plants are … More WHAT IS A TENDER PLANT VERSUS A HARDY PLANT?
QUESTION FROM READER: I recently read your post that talked about covering plants for the winter. What do the terms “tender” or “sensitive” plants mean, and what type of plants fall into this category? Can you give specific examples of plants that need to be covered? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, Generally speaking, plants considered tender … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (January Edition)
Now that winter is in full swing, we are moving inside for a few weeks. Before we do, though, we want to share a quick tip we forgot to mention in our final fall clean-up post. During the winter months, it’s important to ensure perennial plants are protected since cold temperatures, wind, freezing rain, and snow can … More WINTER GARDENING MUST-DO’S