What is the Best Way to Protect Plants from Frost?
In areas where a late spring frost or even an early hard frost can threaten garden plants, homeowners struggle with the best way to protect them. The weather is unpredictable even in those areas where plants suitable for their growing zone have been planted. You can protect plants from frost if you are both prepared and aware of the pending weather. The plants most vulnerable to frost are soft woods, actively growing bloomers, and potted plants. The greatest threat of frost usually occurs overnight when the temperature drops enough to freeze the moisture on plant leaves and buds. The signs of frost damage are usually visible within two to three days and are included blackened leaves or mushy leaves and buds. To protect plants from frost, you will need to cover them to keep the moisture from freezing. Many people mistakenly use plastic to protect plants from frost and while this can be effective, it is a practice that some expert gardeners warn against. Plastic or vinyl materials do not
