It is common to experience warmer temperatures in late March or early April, which can bring plants out of dormancy, followed by sub-zero temperatures, which can potentially damage new growth or emerging flowers. Therefore, it is worth protecting them, especially now, when frosts are approaching.
The traditional way of covering plants will protect them from frost. Remember that this must be done in advance
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Keep sheets or shoot covers ready, stored in a dry place, rolled up carefully and off the ground to protect them from pests. If you use polyethylene covers, hose them down if they are dirty and dry them so they are ready for use when frost threatens. It is best to have all covers in place well before sunset. Before covering the plants in the late afternoon or early evening, water them lightly.
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Apply dry mulch such as shredded bark or straw around bedding plants, such as asters, hydrangeas or flowering trees, to protect their crowns. You can also use leaf mold or leaf piles to add extra protection to your garden beds and provide a barrier against the cold.
Plant the plants close to some cover, away from the wind
Semi-frost-resistant and frost-sensitive plants should always be planted in a sheltered place, preferably near a wall facing south or west, which will absorb heat during the day and radiate it at night. Although a sunny, sheltered spot is ideal for many tender plants, do not place early flowering plants such as magnolias and camellias where they are exposed to morning sun.
Source: Gazeta
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