When winter warms early and the ground starts to defrost, gardeners may see their flower bulbs come up, or their shrubs begin to put out leaf buds. While this might be cause for some concern, Julie Janoski at the Morton Arboretum said the plants are tougher than they look.
After a few warm winter days like the ones we've been having this February, gardeners may see flower bulbs emerge, perennials pop up or shrubs put out leaf buds.
"No action is necessary to protect the bulbs themselves, but if more than 1 to 2 inches of leaf and/or flower buds are visible, we recommend covering the immediate area with a dry, lightweight mulch such as shredded dry leaves, straw, or sawdust," Hayden wrote in an email."Once the danger of frost has passed, remove the mulch and allow the sprouts to grow naturally."
by signing up you agree to our terms of service If heaving is occurring, Janoski said it's best to tamp the roots back down and add mulch around the plant to protect it during the freeze-and-thaw cycle.
She added that while most plants prefer a traditional winter -- where it gets cold, stays cold and then slowly warms up -- it's not uncommon to experience defrosting and refreezing during this time of the year.
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