Tag: cold protection for plants

Irrigation and Citrus Cold Protection

by Samantha Murray

December 28, 2015

You may have heard that low temperatures can damage citrus trees and greatly impact the citrus industry—but did you know that the most common way to combat freezes in Florida is to encourage ice to form on and around citrus trees? It seems ... READ MORE

How Cold Weather Affects Landscape Plants

November 23, 2015

If you live in north or central Florida, you may be aware that tropical, subtropical and recently planted, unestablished plants are more susceptible to cold injury from typical freezing temperatures (such temperatures are rare in south Florida). ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Advective Freeze, Cold Protection For Plants, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscape Plants, Home Landscaping, Landscape Plants, Lawn & Garden Hot Topic, Lawn And Garden, Radiational Freeze, Winter Landscaping

Palm Trees and Cold Weather

by Samantha Murray

November 9, 2015

Though Florida winters are relatively warm and sunny, when cold weather does come to the state, it can damage palm trees and other tropical plants. Check out the resources below to learn about how cold affects palms and what you can do to prepare. For ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Cold Protection For Plants, Cold Weather, Hardiness Zones, Lawn And Garden Hot Topic, Palm Trees

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