You can lower the risk for your garden plants if you choose them carefully and prepare to protect them.
If plants sprout in late-winter warm spells, they may be killed or damaged when the cold returns.A layer of mulch helps by insulating the soil so it warms up more slowly when temperatures rise. “Plants can tell it’s spring through a combination of signals, including the longer days, warmer air temperatures and warmer soil,” Yiesla said. “If you can keep the soil cool, it will help block the false signal sent by a short spell of warm air temperatures.
Fallen leaves saved from autumn are fine fluffy insulation and can be left in place as mulch. You can also cover a bed of sprouts with an old sheet or purchased floating row cover fabric if you will remember to remove it in the morning. “Never use plastic bags or plastic sheets,” Yiesla said. “They trap moisture and encourage disease.”: Make sure the plants you choose for your garden are labeled as hardy for our region.
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