How To Protect Your Plants From Frost

Hey Guys,
I hope everyone is doing well.

I know I said in the last post that it would be the final part of this week's mini series, but I'm here with one last look into winter.

Recently, we've been looking into preparing your garden for different times of the year.
For today, we're going to be taking another look into winter.
Now that the seasons are changing , it's time to get things ready for winter.

So how do we protect our plants from frost?

The first thing we need to consider is which plants need the most protection.
Plants that are most susceptible to frost damage include tender annuals such as tomatoes, peppers and also basil. In addition to tender annuals, we also have to consider delicate perennials, young seedlings and tropical plants like hibiscus and citrus trees are also at risk.

So aside from moving vulnerable plants indoors, there are a few things you can do to give your plants a little helping hand this winter:

1: Use a Frost Blanket: Using a frost blanket is the first step in protecting your plants when temperatures begin to drop. These blankets are available in materials such as UV-resistant polypropylene fabric, and natural burlap, provide insulation and protect your plants from wind, snow and road salt.
2: Lightweight, Sturdy Tents: These are another option to protect your plants from snow accumulation and strong winds. My only advice here would be to take care not to damage your plan when setting up your tents.

One thing to consider here, and it's important, if you're worried about your plants and you're unsure if they can withstand being left outside for winter, you can always overwinter your plants safely in greenhouses if you have one.

Sometimes... it's inevitable that some of your plants will fall victim to frost damage, but don't give on those plants just yet.... Many plants can be surprisingly resilient when it comes to frost damage and may well rejuvenate from dormant buds at or below soil level.
Don't give up, this process takes time, so you may not see any signs of recovery until early summer.

Thank you for reading, 
Until next time, 
Kim