Julie walks us through how to use frost cloth and why you need to use it to protect your plants this winter! Make a hot air balloon by securing the cloth all the way to the ground.
What a wonderfully informative video! Thank you. My goal this spring is to prevent damage to my two favorite small Japanese Maple trees. Fingers crossed.
So I have one plant that needs protection, we are in Melb, Australia and it's a mango. We only get 4-5 nights of below 0C a year and that's all that is needed to protect it. This winter just past I left in one of those cheap plastic greenhouses and it came out alright, but now planning to put it into the ground. It will be next to a brick wall. My question is, should I build a mini plastic greenhouse for the winter, or use the frost cloth, and should I make sure the wall is included (I was using the wall for a micro-climate).
You could do either- however we think a greenhouse is better. It is a tropical plant, so the more humidity and controlled climate it gets the better. We don't have much luck with Mangos up here because it gets a bit too cold and drastic temperature changes. Good luck!
Hi, it is usually the thickness of a dryer sheet. Our nurseries have frost cloth- since it is a special material we recommend getting the real stuff versus blankets or burlap. Frost cloth allows light in, but keeps plants warm.
I use frost cloth on all of my potted plants on my concrete patio -- same principle applies. Drape it over both sides, snug it down so it creates a balloon over the plant.
I have a question! Do I need to uncover during the day or I can I leave it covered knowing the over night temp will be low again. For example, I covered my plants (these are actually vegetables) last night as the temp was 26. Today the high will be 40 and tonight 26 again. Is it harmful to the plant to stay covered during the day? Does it need to ‘breath’ ? Or is it okay to leave covered for a couple days at a time ? Thank you for this video and any advice!!
Once the sun is out in the morning it's best practice to uncover. If the frost cloth gets left on for a day the plants will be okay. Please note, that is not the case if you're using anything other than frost cloth.
We recommend watering the tree beforehand, the water will evaporate and create heat. Or old school christmas lights wrapped around the tree, (no frost cloth in this scenario, just the lights)
Still the same recommendations. Although if it is 20 degrees or below we cannot guarantee plants will be undamaged. Best idea is to plant according to your USDA zone.
Can I leave my horticultural fleece bags on my Echium Pininana for 2 days without removing it as the daytime temperature is only 2 degrees Celsius and night is -3
Typically, you want to remove frost protection once the sun comes out. If you are using a frost cloth like in the video the plants will be okay if it's left on for a day or so.
@@idiggreenacres thanks for the reply, I put the fleece on if it gets to zero or below then remove it the next morning, I have an Echium Pininana, it's lost a lot of the lower leaves but the top crown looks really healthy
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This was short and to the point. Thank you
Thank you!
The best video for this issue
Thank you! I realize I haven't been draping the cloth far enough down, much appreciated!
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Wow - excellent video. This presenter is very good at explaining why her recommendations are the key actions to take. Thank you for making this video.
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Wao u just saved my Lemon trees. Great information. Thanks
You’re truly wonderful! Thanks so much!
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Thank you for sharing the bare basics. : ) (I'm really clueless when it comes to gardening.)
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What a wonderfully informative video! Thank you. My goal this spring is to prevent damage to my two favorite small Japanese Maple trees. Fingers crossed.
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Hi :) Do you use the wilt stop and not cover?
Can you provide the link to purchase the cover?
So I have one plant that needs protection, we are in Melb, Australia and it's a mango. We only get 4-5 nights of below 0C a year and that's all that is needed to protect it. This winter just past I left in one of those cheap plastic greenhouses and it came out alright, but now planning to put it into the ground. It will be next to a brick wall.
My question is, should I build a mini plastic greenhouse for the winter, or use the frost cloth, and should I make sure the wall is included (I was using the wall for a micro-climate).
You could do either- however we think a greenhouse is better. It is a tropical plant, so the more humidity and controlled climate it gets the better. We don't have much luck with Mangos up here because it gets a bit too cold and drastic temperature changes. Good luck!
thanks from me too.....do you mind that the frost cloth touches the plants/leaves?? as some people say not too? but I like your simply method.
Thanks. The cloth can touch the plants. No problem. It is when you use plastic it transfers the cold.
great video. what thick ness of frost cloth is the best.
Hi, it is usually the thickness of a dryer sheet. Our nurseries have frost cloth- since it is a special material we recommend getting the real stuff versus blankets or burlap. Frost cloth allows light in, but keeps plants warm.
How could I do this for potted lilys? I cant plant mine in the ground bc I want to take them when I move.
We'd have to know more. Email us at gardensolutions@idiggreenacres.com
I use frost cloth on all of my potted plants on my concrete patio -- same principle applies. Drape it over both sides, snug it down so it creates a balloon over the plant.
Thank you for this. How long do you leave the frost blanket on? In my area it's starting to frost. I'm in the souther hemisphere.
You would leave it on overnight - once the temp warms up is when you would remove it.
can this be used as a bug screen during the growing season?
Probably not. The plant would want sun eventually. Bring in clippings of the problem plant and we can help you take care of the bug problem.
I have a question! Do I need to uncover during the day or I can I leave it covered knowing the over night temp will be low again. For example, I covered my plants (these are actually vegetables) last night as the temp was 26. Today the high will be 40 and tonight 26 again. Is it harmful to the plant to stay covered during the day? Does it need to ‘breath’ ? Or is it okay to leave covered for a couple days at a time ? Thank you for this video and any advice!!
Once the sun is out in the morning it's best practice to uncover. If the frost cloth gets left on for a day the plants will be okay. Please note, that is not the case if you're using anything other than frost cloth.
Would it be possible to add a circle of bricks around the base of the tree with a candle in the middle? Would this help add a few degrees inside?
We recommend watering the tree beforehand, the water will evaporate and create heat. Or old school christmas lights wrapped around the tree, (no frost cloth in this scenario, just the lights)
Is this the same cloth as weed block cloth?
This is a different cloth. It is much thinner. Similar to dryer sheets- but this frost cloth is breathable.
What about for below freezing weather?
Still the same recommendations. Although if it is 20 degrees or below we cannot guarantee plants will be undamaged. Best idea is to plant according to your USDA zone.
Can I leave my horticultural fleece bags on my Echium Pininana for 2 days without removing it as the daytime temperature is only 2 degrees Celsius and night is -3
Typically, you want to remove frost protection once the sun comes out. If you are using a frost cloth like in the video the plants will be okay if it's left on for a day or so.
@@idiggreenacres thanks for the reply, I put the fleece on if it gets to zero or below then remove it the next morning, I have an Echium Pininana, it's lost a lot of the lower leaves but the top crown looks really healthy
But doesn't the cold air goes thru the holes and provide no cold protection.
How thick is the cloth ?
Like a dryer sheet. The static stopper sheets. About the same.
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Be sure to fertilize now with an organic fertilizer. To push new growth. Stop fertilizing in September.