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| Forecast said we may have frost tonight. I have never protected my plants for the years I live in north of Chicago. Hopefully this year the new growth will survive. The ES hydrangeas and knockout roses, and most of the perennials just start to show new growth. How do you handle situations like this?
Thanks
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Wed, May 4, 11 at 9:00
| hi viv i usually just moan and complain a lot ... for a week or two ... to see how they recover on their own ... and then.. when i know what is truly damaged ... then i go do some pruning .... removing as little as possible.. to make them look better ... if you were asking at 10pm .. what you might have done... anything that would reduce the frost actually hitting the plant would be helpful ... like a sheet.. paper.. a box.. pots.. whatever ... it tends to trap ground heat .. and every degree saved reduces your risk ... the downside is .. you have to remove it in the late morning ... before the day heats too much ... which can be very problematic for peeps who have to go to work ... did i answer what you were asking???? ken |
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- Posted by mad_gallica Z5 Eastern NY (My Page) on Wed, May 4, 11 at 11:44
| Just like everything else, there are varying degrees of frost. Unless somebody really jumps the gun, and get their tomato plants and other tender annuals out too soon, most outdoor plants have absolutely no problem with most frosts. |
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