Tag: cold

Good Strategies for Cold Damage in the Landscape: Recovery, Not Panic.

by Henry Mayer
May 15, 2026

A plant’s ability to tolerate cold temperatures depends on its species as well as how low the temperature drops and how quickly it declines. Plants native to tropical or subtropical regions are especially vulnerable to cold damage. One common ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Chilling Damage, Cold, Cold Damage, Landscape, Management, Palms

Protect your ornamental plants from cold damage

by Vanessa Vassilaros
May 15, 2026

Very cold weather is expected to hit south Florida beginning this weekend. Freezing temperatures and wind chills in the 20s are possible for a large portion of southern Florida. What Could Happen to your Plants if Temperatures Drop Below ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2022, Agriculture, Chill, Cold, Florida, Freeze, Horticulture, Nursery, Ornamental, Weather, Winter

When and How to Protect Ornamental Plants in Miami-Dade County During Winter

by Qingchun Liu
May 15, 2026

Qingchun Liu, Teresa Olczyk, and Jianjun Chen Miami-Dade County is the top producer of ornamental crops in Florida, with a total value of around 700 million in 2017. Most ornamental crops are subtropical and tropical in origin and sensitive ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cold Protection, Miami-Dade County, Ornamental Crops

Where to Find Weather Information for Nursery Growers in Miami-Dade County When Monitoring Low Temperatures for Cold Protection?

by Qingchun Liu
May 15, 2026

Qingchun Liu, Teresa Olczyk, and William R. Lusher Ornamental productions in Miami-Dade County are concentrated in the Homestead area, the southwest corner of the County. During the wintertime, particularly from late December through January, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cold Protection, Cold Weather, Ornamentals

Cold weather expected: Should I cover my plants?

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
May 15, 2026

How to best cover your plants, from the experts: Use a non-plastic covering. Frost cloths can be found at hardware stores and garden centers, or large blankets or bedsheets also work. The covering should drape over the ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cold Protection, Cold Temperatures, Freeze Warning, Gardeners, Gardening, Home Gardening, Horticulture, Leon County, Mark Tancig, Severe Weather, Winter Weather Watch

Cold Protection for the Northwest Florida Landscape

by Abbey Smith
May 14, 2026

2025 has already been a year for the books, as Winter Storm Enzo has proven that it really can snow in the Sunshine State. With the fluffy white snow also comes below freezing temperatures, therefore most landscape plants that fit the hardiness ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cold Protection, Freeze, Landscape, Patio Plants

Cold Protection for Citrus and Winter Vegetables

by Matthew Orwat
May 13, 2026

Northwest Florida, in the next few days, is set to receive some of the coldest weather in recent years, with lows ranging from 18 ºF to 28 ºF three to four nights in a row. This has the potential to impact our home garden citrus and winter ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Citrus, Cold Protection, Freeze, Frost, Vegetable

Cold protection for landscapes

by Sally
May 12, 2026

Cold temperatures are uncommon in Brevard County during the winter, but they do occur. Knowing what to do, and not do, can save tender plants (tropical and subtropical) and even temperate plants that would otherwise be damaged or killed. As ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cold Protection, Landscape

Winter Wisdom for 4-H Livestock

by Adam Smith
January 30, 2026

Temps are dropping all over the state this weekend. For many families with livestock this can be a huge point of stress, especially here in the Sunshine State where we do not typically have these climates. Four basic steps can help simplify ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: 4-H, Animals, Cold Protection, Florida Winter Livestock, Livestock

Don’t Let Your Plants Catch a Chill

by Theresa Badurek
January 26, 2026

Winter in Florida? Yes, we do get wintry days in Florida, although they are (thankfully) few and far between. Pinellas County is in USDA hardiness zone 10 and freezes are uncommon, but frosts can happen even when the forecast temps range in ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Cold, Cold Protection, Freeze Protection, Frost, Frost Protection

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