Learn to identify signs of frost damage on plants: discolored shoots, translucent leaves, blackened buds. Expert advice on when to act and when to wait.
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How to Treat Cold-Damaged Plants
To treat cold-damaged plants, assess the damage, wait to prune until the risk of freeze is over, and add water and mulch to your soil.
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How to Protect Plants from a Freeze
Bring potted plants inside, water and mulch perennials, and cover tender landscape plants — this is how to protect your plants from a freeze.
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