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Winter is upon us and as chilly as it is now, the lowest temperatures are likely yet to come. Even hardy British plants will suffer in particularly miserable weather, so whether your garden is already covered in snow and ice, or simply has a slight frosting, it’s time to make sure that it’s wrapped up warmly.
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Wrap u Plants in containers are particularly vulnerable to winter damage as their roots are not protected beneath the soil. If the garden soil isn’t frozen solid, plunge any pot that can be plunged. If it’s too heavy to move, then wrap it up well in bubble wrap, polythene or old curtains. Most shrubs and trees in your garden will be hardy in the UK, but if very harsh weather is forecast or there has been a spell of mild weather that may 16
have encouraged the plant to produce some soft, new growth, then drape a double layer of horticultural fleece over the top growth of the plants and anchor it well. A double fleece layer can of course be used on plants in beds and borders too. Weigh down the edges of the fleece well with bricks or use metal pegs at intervals along its length. Larger individual plants in borders can be given good, individual protection if you use four sturdy
Yaxley Gazette | January 2022 | T: 01733 757342 | E: info@yaxleygazette.co.uk | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk
