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Q.How To Cover Plant With A Rain Then Frost Forcast

Zone 42351-2475 | Anonymous added on April 17, 2021 | Answered

it is supposed to rain then frost tonight . can i still cover my flowers with a towel even though it will get wet?

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on April 18, 2021

I don't know what kind of flowers you have, but most are too delicate to handle a wet or frozen towel. Plus the cover shouldn't touch the plants.
You may want to try draping plastic or burlap over some stakes for protection. Here are some tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protect-plants-in-freeze.htm

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