Q&A – How can I keep my plants from dying back every winter?
Question:
How can I keep my plants from dying back every winter?
Answer:
To protect your plants from frost cover them with an insulating cover like a blanket. Make sure the blanket reaches the ground all the way around. Moisten the soil under the plant. The water will release more heat into your cover than dry soil. Remember to take the cover off when it warms up. You may need to support the cover to keep it from squishing the plant. Also, black plastic is not a good insulator.
Related Resources:
Preparing the Garden for Winter
Winter Gardening 101
How can I keep my plants from dying back every winter?
Answer:
To protect your plants from frost cover them with an insulating cover like a blanket. Make sure the blanket reaches the ground all the way around. Moisten the soil under the plant. The water will release more heat into your cover than dry soil. Remember to take the cover off when it warms up. You may need to support the cover to keep it from squishing the plant. Also, black plastic is not a good insulator.
Related Resources:
Preparing the Garden for Winter
Winter Gardening 101
