How to Deal With Frost in Florida
Florida is known for its warm tropical weather and lush landscaping. Though it is warm most of the year, there are times when cold weather strikes the state with temperatures dipping into the mid to low 30s. The cold temperatures can produce ice crystals from moisture in the air leaving a frost on cars, windows and outdoor plants. Frost and cold temperatures can damage and destroy flowering bushes, fruit trees, plants and trees. Does this Spark an idea?
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Keep your plants watered. Start watering your plants when cold temperatures are forecast. The water will release heat as it evaporates and give your plants some warmth during the frost.
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Cover your plants. Place a sheet or large blanket over your plants before a frost is expected. This will keep the frost off your plants and protect them from cold temperatures. Do not use a plastic covering because the sun will make it too hot for your plants and can cause heat-related damage.
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Bring your potted plants inside to a shed or garage to get them out of the cold. Keep the plants indoors throughout the entire cold spell, especially when frost is expected.
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Do not trim your plants. Plants will use the damaged foliage to protect newer limbs and leaves from the frost and help keep the plant warm. However, trim the tree if there are damaged branches that may cause harm to the rest of the plant, such as spreading disease or bending the plant to the point of breaking.
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Turn on garden lights. Garden spot lights, holiday lights or other outside lights near your plants will help raise the temperature a few degrees. This will help keep plants warm and reduce the effects of the frost.
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