The most common mistakes when sheltering garden plants for the winter

Autumn-winter period is accompanied by the performance of works, the purpose of which is to protect plants from frost, wind, rain and other natural disasters. Sometimes summer residents, even with the best ideas about flowers, bushes, conifers, make mistakes. Experts named five common ones:

  1. Shelter is too strong. It is necessary to take into account the age of the plant. The older she is, the easier the protection should be.
  2. Everything is completely covered. Not all plants need total protection from weather conditions. There are varieties resistant to this, which can withstand temperature swings, moisture and frost.
  3. Shelter installed too early. If the weather still allows you to grow without a covering material, take your time. You need to wait for frost, then do everything.
  4. Incorrect plant shelter. One method of protection is not suitable for everyone. It is necessary to take into account the features of the plant. Read about the requirements first, then set up.
  5. Polyethylene. Do not use film. There is no normal air circulation under it. Plants wither and rot with a high probability.

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