As much as it’s nice to cosy up during the winter months, the cold weather can be a bit of a slog.
At the moment we’re constantly looking for ways to warm up and take the chill off, and nothing is suffering more than our gardens. Unfortunately, our plants can get hit hard by the frost.
But a gardening expert has urged people not to worry as you can protect your plants by completing three simple tasks. The only thing is you need to act quickly to see results.
Ideally, he said you need to have fleece, which is a material that can be used to cover plants and crops from windy and wet weather. But, if you can’t get your hands on some straight away, he said there are other simple things you can do.
Ish, known as gardening.with.ish on TikTok, said: “If you’re not able to, grab some leaves, shred them up and make a mulch, and put them at the base of your plants. This will act as a fantastic thermal layer, which will protect the roots of your plant from any frost damage.”
He added: “You can also use some multi-purpose compost too, and build a layer or a mound around the stems too, which should just give you a little bit of extra protection.
“Now I always will advise fleecing for some of your more sensitive plants but, if you haven’t got that and you need to prevent it, make a mulch.”
The video has been viewed dozens of times since it was shared, and people were quick to comment. It seems as though a few may give the idea a whirl.
One said: “What a great idea. Thanks.” Another added: “Thank you for this tip.”
A third also replied: “I have so many leaves as we live under oak trees. The amount of leaves is crazy.”
If you’re looking for other ways to protect your plants, experts offer all sorts of tips. Some of the most common ones include using a large sheet or towel to protect them.
This may be easier than trying to source fleece for some people. As for potted plants, you could move them into a shed or somewhere else indoors to protect them.
You can even buy special frost blankets too. They are designed to keep the heat in and stop frost from forming on your favourite plants.
