It's been a mild winter in Georgia to say the least. Atlantans have enjoyed unusually warm termperatures this year, causing plants and flowers to begin blooming unseasonably early.
But a cold snap has snuck up on us with temperatures in the low 20's. Homeowners across the state should protect their plants from the frost and colder weather. The experts at Pike Nurseries in Atlanta have some quick tips you can follow to help keep plants healthy throughout this hopefully temporary change in 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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