Upcoming Frost Reminder – 5/06/17
As the temperature outside is expected to drop over the next few nights, there is potential for a frost which can damage vulnerable plants. Some of the most easily affected by the cold weather are:
- Houseplants and Tropicals
- Shrubs and trees that bloom in Spring (Azalea, Rhododendron)
- Citrus trees
- Warm-season vegetables (tomatoes and peppers)
- Warm-season annuals (impatiens, petunia, and geranium)
In order to best protect your plants and flowers, we suggest that you try taking the following steps
- Bring them inside. If your plants are in containers or baskets, bringing them indoors will help them avoid damage from the cold temperatures.
- Cover. Any young plants that are in the ground- cover with an inverted pot or container overnight. Be sure to remove the cover when the frost ends.
- Any shrubs or trees can be covered with a blanket or burlap to trap heat that will protect the plant. Also be sure to remove this in the morning.
Melanie has been with the family garden center business since 1999, gaining hands-on experience in nearly every aspect–from cashiering and greenhouse production to bookkeeping, perennial buying, marketing, and store management. Now serving as Finance and Marketing Director, she combines her expertise with a passion for growing the business. She and her husband, Russ, have loved seeing how plants, gardening, and beautiful landscapes bring joy to our community.
