Many gardeners resort to using bedsheets to protect sensitive flowers and vegetables. But does covering plants with sheets really protect them from freezing temperatures?
Raise your pots off the ground to help them survive winter. Elevating pots just an inch or two lets water drain better, which ...
As Florida experiences colder weather, experts are emphasizing the importance of proper coverings and pool maintenance.
Some plants, like avocado trees, grow stronger and more cold hardy as they mature. They also become more difficult to cover.
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How to protect plants from a freeze

When the forecast says a frost is on the way, it’s a bit of a race against time to stop […] ...
As Marion County faces frigid temperatures, experts offer advice on how to properly protect plants from freeze damage.
We asked experts how you can protect your plants, outdoors furniture and visiting wildlife when temperatures drop below zero.
The short answer: It depends on the plant and the container.
A hard freeze is headed for San Antonio this weekend, and it could undo hours of yard work — and money — homeowners have ...
Extend the lifespan of outdoor furniture sets with protective covers. While metal, rattan, and rope furniture can generally ...
LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Robert Turley suggests covering or bringing plants indoors that you want to save.
Frost heave is caused by the soil freezing and thawing in winter, and it damages plant roots. You can prevent frost heave by planting early and mulching.