{"id":26320,"date":"2023-11-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moowy.co.uk\/?p=26320"},"modified":"2023-12-04T08:25:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T08:25:56","slug":"how-to-protect-your-plants-from-frost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moowy.co.uk\/how-to-protect-your-plants-from-frost\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Plants from Frost: 4 Top Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Every gardener knows the importance of protecting their plants from frost, which damages leaves, flowers, and entire crops if left exposed. Fortunately, there are simple ways to protect your plants from low temperatures during the winter. Read on to find out how to protect your plants from frost?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From covering your plants with blankets, old carpets, or plastic to adding mulch, straw, or horticultural fleece, this blog shares four top tips about how to protect your plants from frost this winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, let’s go! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frost occurs when moisture in the air freezes, creating tiny ice crystals which cling to surfaces, including your plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And while it can be nice to look at, frost is the enemy of many garden plants: ice crystals will damage your plant’s cells, leading to wilting, discolouration, and even death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, wrap your plants up nice and warm this winter, or bring them inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is how to wrap your plants for warmth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n