In this winter plants guide, we’ll cover (pun intended) which plants need winter care, when to start protecting them, and how to best shield them from frost, wind and snow. If your plants are ...

Shrub covers protect plants from harsh chemicals like ice melt or road salt. Extends marginally hardy shrubs : Shrubs barely ...

Here are six tips on how you can help the trees and shrubs in your landscape avoid dead branches, chewed bark, and frostbitten roots this winter.. 1. Right plant, right place. You’ve likely ...

A 5-inch layer of mulch around trees, shrubs, vines and other landscape plants moderates winter soil temperature, minimizes freezing and thawing damage, and provides weed control and moisture ...

You could also make a simple frame using wire, PVC piping, cement blocks, etc., to support the row cover above your plants, especially if using heavier weight covers.

If you want extra protection, place a plastic sheet over the blankets to keep them sufficiently warm. However, don't cover the plant with plastic, as this can damage the plant.

When cold weather hits, it’s not just people who need to take cover. Some plants may need to be covered to ensure they survive the cold temperatures. “The purpose of covering is to capture the ...

It is important to continue monitoring your garden for animal damage throughout the winter. Install or adjust barriers as needed. Look for gnawed bark at the base of trees and shrubs as you walk ...

Mulching perennial plants with no more than 3 inches of a mulch such as wood chips, shredded-hardwood mulch, straw, leaves or compost will moderate soil temperatures, conserve moisture and protect ...

How to cover sensitive plants that can’t come in when it freezes. If you have containers that are too large to bring in, or tropicals in the ground, you can cover them to protect from frost.

Dr. Lelia Kelly tells how to protect shrubs in the winter and Jeff Terry talks about goat farming. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, retired MSU Extension Horticulture ...