by Howard Garrett When the weather finally turns cold many
questions come about how to protect plants. Itís not that big a
deal Ė itís supposed to get cold but here are a few tips. * Dry
plants are vulnerable so water before cold snaps arrive. The
best policy is to keep a reasonable moisture level in the soil
all the time. Then you are ready when the weather dramatically
changes. * Plants that are growing in containers are more at
risk than plants in the ground. There is a difference of about
10 degrees of winter hardiness between plants in pots and those
in the ground. Large trash bags, trash cans, or plastic sheets
will give about 5 degrees protection. Floating row cover placed
over the ornamental plants or vegetables will give the same
protection and doesnít have to be removed immediately after the
cold event. Being organic and spraying Garrett Juice or any mix
that contains seaweed will additional freeze protection. *
Disconnect hoses from faucets. Wrap exposed pipes. Drain all
gardening equipment that ho