How Do You Protect Hanging Plants From Freezing?
Any gardening enthusiast who lives in the heartland or the southern United States knows the danger when the mercury plunges below freezing. Plants that have spent much of the year growing could perish whenever the temperature falls below 32 degrees. But that doesn’t have to happen, particularly for those who grow their plants in hanging containers. The best way to protect hanging plants from freezing is to keep a keen eye on the weather forecast, then take a few simple steps that will spare those plants from wilting in the cold. Monitor weather broadcasts for forecasts of freezing or subfreezing temperatures. Obtain a plastic drop cloth used for painting projects, or spare bed sheets. Remove hanging plants from their hooks before temperatures drop below freezing. Place the plants close to your home, preferably under a carport or a covered porch. Group plant containers together and carefully drape either the plastic drop cloth or a bed sheet over the foliage. Reposition hanging plants t
