planted canna bulbs too early

I planted my overwintered canna bulbs yesterday and I see that tonight we might get frost (Annapolis, MD). Should I try to protect the planting area with a tarp or blanket?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 04/24/2016 @ 10:54 am

I would add a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch. For more information on spring bulb frost protection, please visit the following link:
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