Don’t wait til the last minute to prepare for freezes
Items such as sheets and blankets can be used to cover plants during a freeze. It is important that the cover contacts the ground and is secured in place with objects such as bricks. LSU AgCenter file photo
LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg spreads frost cloth over bedding plants. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
In Louisiana, our weather can turn on a dime — especially this time of year. One day will be cool and crisp; the next, unseasonably warm. Then, surprise! There’s a freeze in the forecast.
That’s why it’s important to stay ahead of the game. If you make a few preparations now, you won’t be caught off guard and scrambling to protect your plants when a cold front approaches.
