Julie walks us through how to use frost cloth and why you need to use it to protect your plants this winter! Make a hot air balloon by securing the cloth all the way to the ground.
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@ahlamns2 жыл бұрын
This was short and to the point. Thank you
@idiggreenacres2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@freedomthroughspirit Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I realize I haven't been draping the cloth far enough down, much appreciated!
@idiggreenacres Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@InstantAdviser7 ай бұрын
The best video for this issue
@kimbell66895 ай бұрын
Wow - excellent video. This presenter is very good at explaining why her recommendations are the key actions to take. Thank you for making this video.
@sherrierichard2848 Жыл бұрын
Great-simple but comprehensive! Thanks!
@idiggreenacres Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jenicepye29974 ай бұрын
Awesome information. Thank you
@innerjon Жыл бұрын
All it took was this one video, subscribed. Great info.
@idiggreenacres Жыл бұрын
Yeah! Thank you for sharing that with us! Made our day :)
@HTown883 жыл бұрын
Thank you Julie & GANS for the helpful tips!
@idiggreenacres3 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@carmengomez-munoz4723 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tips!!! THANK YOU !
@idiggreenacres Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! We're glad you found it helpful :)
@giao23807 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@madeleinerunyan91923 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the bare basics. : ) (I'm really clueless when it comes to gardening.)
@idiggreenacres3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.
@vegtheman2 жыл бұрын
Wao u just saved my Lemon trees. Great information. Thanks
@sandrakuppersmith37312 жыл бұрын
Love your ideas! Thank you!
@idiggreenacres2 жыл бұрын
We're glad you found them helpful!
@johannabuhr43022 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the accent! And such good advice!
@idiggreenacres2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@douglasstevens75682 жыл бұрын
What a wonderfully informative video! Thank you. My goal this spring is to prevent damage to my two favorite small Japanese Maple trees. Fingers crossed.
@idiggreenacres2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@twistedscissors27 ай бұрын
Douglas...you are cute!
@Ria1333 жыл бұрын
You’re truly wonderful! Thanks so much!
@idiggreenacres3 жыл бұрын
Oh that makes us so happy that you liked it! You're so welcome!
@missnatalie26073 жыл бұрын
This was great, Thanks!
@idiggreenacres3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dollyhewett25532 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU VERY MUCH....
@idiggreenacres2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@catm24544 жыл бұрын
thanks :)
@idiggreenacres3 жыл бұрын
We're happy you found it helpful :)
@lisamorton-jones1032 жыл бұрын
thanks from me too.....do you mind that the frost cloth touches the plants/leaves?? as some people say not too? but I like your simply method.
@idiggreenacres Жыл бұрын
Thanks. The cloth can touch the plants. No problem. It is when you use plastic it transfers the cold.
@matthewfarrell3172 жыл бұрын
So I have one plant that needs protection, we are in Melb, Australia and it's a mango. We only get 4-5 nights of below 0C a year and that's all that is needed to protect it. This winter just past I left in one of those cheap plastic greenhouses and it came out alright, but now planning to put it into the ground. It will be next to a brick wall. My question is, should I build a mini plastic greenhouse for the winter, or use the frost cloth, and should I make sure the wall is included (I was using the wall for a micro-climate).
@idiggreenacres2 жыл бұрын
You could do either- however we think a greenhouse is better. It is a tropical plant, so the more humidity and controlled climate it gets the better. We don't have much luck with Mangos up here because it gets a bit too cold and drastic temperature changes. Good luck!
@amef952 жыл бұрын
How could I do this for potted lilys? I cant plant mine in the ground bc I want to take them when I move.
@idiggreenacres Жыл бұрын
We'd have to know more. Email us at gardensolutions@idiggreenacres.com
@freedomthroughspirit Жыл бұрын
I use frost cloth on all of my potted plants on my concrete patio -- same principle applies. Drape it over both sides, snug it down so it creates a balloon over the plant.
@tS-ro1lm2 жыл бұрын
can this be used as a bug screen during the growing season?
@idiggreenacres Жыл бұрын
Probably not. The plant would want sun eventually. Bring in clippings of the problem plant and we can help you take care of the bug problem.
@MsFishingdog2 жыл бұрын
great video. what thick ness of frost cloth is the best.
@idiggreenacres2 жыл бұрын
Hi, it is usually the thickness of a dryer sheet. Our nurseries have frost cloth- since it is a special material we recommend getting the real stuff versus blankets or burlap. Frost cloth allows light in, but keeps plants warm.
@lisaharriman8560 Жыл бұрын
Hi :) Do you use the wilt stop and not cover?
@ralphbischoff6979 Жыл бұрын
Is this the same cloth as weed block cloth?
@idiggreenacres Жыл бұрын
This is a different cloth. It is much thinner. Similar to dryer sheets- but this frost cloth is breathable.
@ericcotton40943 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. How long do you leave the frost blanket on? In my area it's starting to frost. I'm in the souther hemisphere.
@idiggreenacres3 жыл бұрын
You would leave it on overnight - once the temp warms up is when you would remove it.
@rainbee122 жыл бұрын
Can you provide the link to purchase the cover?
@katieauth89799 ай бұрын
I have a question! Do I need to uncover during the day or I can I leave it covered knowing the over night temp will be low again. For example, I covered my plants (these are actually vegetables) last night as the temp was 26. Today the high will be 40 and tonight 26 again. Is it harmful to the plant to stay covered during the day? Does it need to ‘breath’ ? Or is it okay to leave covered for a couple days at a time ? Thank you for this video and any advice!!
@idiggreenacres9 ай бұрын
Once the sun is out in the morning it's best practice to uncover. If the frost cloth gets left on for a day the plants will be okay. Please note, that is not the case if you're using anything other than frost cloth.
@benjaminhartman448810 ай бұрын
Would it be possible to add a circle of bricks around the base of the tree with a candle in the middle? Would this help add a few degrees inside?
@idiggreenacres7 ай бұрын
We recommend watering the tree beforehand, the water will evaporate and create heat. Or old school christmas lights wrapped around the tree, (no frost cloth in this scenario, just the lights)
@Justme-xp4rf Жыл бұрын
But doesn't the cold air goes thru the holes and provide no cold protection.
@Mochi889817 ай бұрын
How thick is the cloth ?
@idiggreenacres7 ай бұрын
Like a dryer sheet. The static stopper sheets. About the same.
@kappac1611 Жыл бұрын
What about for below freezing weather?
@idiggreenacres Жыл бұрын
Still the same recommendations. Although if it is 20 degrees or below we cannot guarantee plants will be undamaged. Best idea is to plant according to your USDA zone.
@stevenvitali7404 Жыл бұрын
Can I leave my horticultural fleece bags on my Echium Pininana for 2 days without removing it as the daytime temperature is only 2 degrees Celsius and night is -3
@idiggreenacres Жыл бұрын
Typically, you want to remove frost protection once the sun comes out. If you are using a frost cloth like in the video the plants will be okay if it's left on for a day or so.
@stevenvitali7404 Жыл бұрын
@@idiggreenacres thanks for the reply, I put the fleece on if it gets to zero or below then remove it the next morning, I have an Echium Pininana, it's lost a lot of the lower leaves but the top crown looks really healthy
@jessmosely6839 Жыл бұрын
Just finished getting rid of all the icky leaves 🤦♀️😂
@idiggreenacres Жыл бұрын
Be sure to fertilize now with an organic fertilizer. To push new growth. Stop fertilizing in September.