Request: Protecting Plants in the Winter

Milk Jugs and Soda Bottles By ThriftyFun (3107) Profile Blog! Contact Lots of milk and soda bottles? Cut the top half off and use the bottom with 4 holes cut to let air in, use to protect plants outside from excessive rain and cold! By Kim Miller Posted on 06/02/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Request: Protecting Plants in the Winter By admin2 (285) Contact Here's a few items from an HGTV article... "Mulch after the first freeze to insulate plants against freezing temperatures, especially those that are marginally hardy. * Pull mulch back from the base of young trees, particularly if mice are a problem in your area; they can chew on the bark. * Spray trees that are prone to insect and disease problems with dormant oil, provided temperatures are above 40 degrees F." Link: Here's the link.. Posted on 12/20/2000 | Report Spam or Abuse

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