A garden centre has shared a list of five plants that should be covered before the winter frost arrives – and it’s advice that could save your garden from damage
Gardeners are advised to take action before winter (stock photo)(Image: Getty)
Whilst summer may have drawn to a close, there remains a host of gardening tasks requiring attention. Although certain jobs demand more urgency than others, there’s one crucial task gardeners shouldn’t overlook.
A garden centre has issued guidance that five specific plants need covering before winter frosts set in. The recommendation came from Smith’s Garden Centre in Warwickshire.
Sharing advice on TikTok via the handle @smithsgardencentre, a staff member posted a video titled: “Frost on the forecast? Here’s what to cover.”
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Within the caption, a member of staff advised gardeners: “Here’s what to cover or move somewhere sheltered: Cyclamen, Heuchera, Ferns, Cordylines, and Hebes. Wrap in fleece and if they’re in pots, lift onto pot feet and move closer to the house. A little protection on these plants will help ensure they’re looking good through the winter.”
Those seeking additional guidance can find a video on the subject from presenter and designer Gardening with Ish on his widely-followed TikTok account @gardening. with, reports the Express.
ish. He informed his 116,000 followers: “When you think of winter weather, you instantly think of frost and those non-hardy plants or even tender plants may struggle a little bit.
“So frost fleecing is absolutely crucial. You can add it on top of your veggies and some of your half-hardy plants to keep them protected from a cold snap.
“You can also get something known as frost bags, which are absolutely fantastic for things like this bay tree, where the stem is pretty much okay, but the foliage you can simply pop this on top, secure this in place and leave that throughout the course of winter. Take it off in spring, it is nice and protected.”
Ish went on to say: “Bubble wrap is a clever little way to protect your plant pots, whether they be plastic or terracotta, from a little bit of frost damage. It stops them from becoming brittle if they’re plastic and stops them from cracking if they’re terracotta. It adds a nice layer of insulation around the plant, keeping the roots nice and happy too, and protecting your plants from those cold snaps.
“You can also protect the roots of your plants with mulch. Now, this fantastic stuff, you can either buy by the bag, use some multi-purpose compost, or you can even use shredded leaves too.
“Apply this to the base of your plant to act as another thermal layer. Not only does this help retain a little bit more moisture, but it keeps the cold away from the ground.”
He added: “One of the other amazing things about using a mulch is also it’s an organic material, so as the wet weather waters this down, it will break some of it down, acting as a slow-release feed throughout the course of winter and early spring, giving your plants a really good kick start.”
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