Winter is already upon us, and many homeowners are involved with how their plants will fair in the cold weather and snowfall. There's not much that can be done about the cold, but options are available to protect your deciduous shrubs and trees against damage from strong wind and heavy snow.
The majority of deciduous shrubs don't have much of an petition in the winter season, but they are quite fragile and prone to damage when subjected to heavy snowfall and high winds, which can break their branches. You can help forestall this kind of damage by exterior your shrubs with guards, or A-frames (sometimes called snow frames). Since these shrubs aren't a visual attraction in winter, it's best to protect them.
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Shelters can be bought pre-made, or you can make simple shelters yourself out of lumber from your local home furnish stores like Home Depot or Lowes. Essentially, you'll be creating a "roof" that covers the plants and prevents snow from settling on them, and will also guard against strong winds which can also cause damage.
Tree Wraps to forestall Winter Burn
Evergreen shrubs and trees form the cornerstone of scenery petition during winter, so exterior them with shelters isn't a very desirable option. Instead, you can use tree wraps, which pull the branches snugly inward toward the trunk so they don't succumb to the weight of gathered snow or ice.
To forestall winter burn, windbreaks can also be used, employing the same netting used for tree wraps. Essentially a windbreak is constructed from a base of some poles inserted into the ground nearby the tree or shrub, and attaching chicken wire in the middle of each pole. The netting is then fastened to this structure, and provides a sizable relief from the wind for your evergreens.
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