When temperatures drop to freezing (32˚F) the water inside plants freezes too. When temperatures reach below freezing (< 28˚F ) it begins to cause extensive cellular damage and loss of plant life.
Protection methods prevent desiccation and heat loss.
s WATER -Water loses heat more slowly than air, as moisture is released from the soil during the night, the temperature of the air around the plant slightly increases.
s COVER -Stake and cover potted plants and small trees with frost cloth, burlap, linen or old bed sheets.
s POTTED PLANTS -Bring succulent plants, like Aloe vera, and other sensitive potted plants INSIDE.
s COLLECT HEAT -Place milk jugs painted black and filled with water around your plants where they will collect heat from the sun during the day.
s MULCH -Heavily mulch perennial plants that are sensitive to frost or those that have not yet begun dormancy in the event of an early hard freeze.
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