get ready for winter
Plants vary in their ability to survive the winter unscathed. Many borderline-hardy plants will require protection from penetrating frosts and cold winds. Others can cope with the cold but are prone to rotting if the soil remains wet for long periods. Even hardy plants can struggle to survive a cold snap if they have only recently been planted. Plants in containers are, perhaps, the most vulnerable of all since both their top-growth and root zone can freeze solid during prolonged sub-zero temperatures and the pot may be damaged too. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to help your plants survive the winter. The ones you choose should depend on the plants you are trying to protect.
- Wrap up the top-growth
- Insulate the roots
- Shelter from wind
- Protect against winter wet
- Insulate containers
Gardening Correspondent
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