TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The winter chill has returned to the Big Bend and South Georgia, so it is time to protect your people, pets, plants and pipes. <\/p>\n
Frigid air can take a toll on everything from delicate flowers to citrus trees. <\/p>\n
Experts at Tallahassee Nurseries say even a brief freeze can harm sensitive, unprotected plants. <\/p>\n
However, when temperatures drop into the low-and-mid-20s, you are advised to act early because damage to plants can happen quickly. <\/p>\n
\u201c22, 23 is pretty severe, so real tender stuff, semi-tropical stuff, you either cover or bring inside,\u201d said John Kane. <\/p>\n
Kane said covering plants with frost cloths or blankets, bringing potted plants indoors, and watering the soil ahead of a freeze can all help trap the warmth. <\/p>\n
Mulching around the base of plants is another simple step that can protect roots from the cold.<\/p>\n
Another piece of advice, you should take off covers during the day so plants are able to get sunlight and airflow once temperatures rise above freezing. <\/p>\n
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