Protect Your Plants: Cold Front & Extreme Cold Watch for Houston! ❄️
❄️ Houston Cold Front Alert! Freezing temperatures and strong winds are on the way—is your landscape ready? 🌿 Protect your plants, palms, and tropicals from freeze damage with expert tips from Todd Farber, Aggie Horticulturist & Founder of Garden Guy. Learn the right way to cover plants, insulate palms, and safeguard delicate tropicals before the cold hits!
🌿 List of Freeze-Resistant Shrubs for Houston from a Horticulturist
Want a landscape that survives Houston’s unpredictable freezes? ❄️ Every year, temperatures dip into the 20s, leaving many homeowners frustrated with dead or damaged plants. Todd Farber, Houston native and Texas A&M horticulture graduate (’91), shares the best freeze-resistant shrubs that can handle both Houston’s heat and sudden cold snaps. Skip the guesswork and plant smart—check out our top picks! 🌿👇
Garden Guy’s Complete Guide to Covering & Prepping Plants for the Upcoming Freeze in Houston 🥶🌿
Houston, you’re prepping for a freeze wrong! ❄️🚨 Don’t let this last cold snap damage your plants—cover them the right way! 🌿 From tropicals to houseplants, Aggie Horticulturist Todd Farber shares expert tips to protect your garden and get ready for spring! 🌸☀️ #FreezeProtection #HoustonGardening #GardenGuy
What to Prune After a Freeze: Garden Guy’s Tips for Houston Homeowners
Wondering what to do with your freeze-damaged plants in Houston? 🌱 Discover expert tips from Garden Guy on what to prune (and what not to prune) after a freeze. Learn how to care for tropicals, perennials, and woody plants, and get practical advice for post-freeze recovery. Plus, share your plant photos for free advice! Let’s bring your garden back to life. 💚
Quick Guide: Post-Snowfall Landscaping Tips for Houston
Snowfall in Houston can be tough on your garden, but recovery is possible! Learn expert tips from Aggie Horticulturist Todd Farber on how to assess damage, care for your plants, and protect your landscape for future freezes. Your Houston garden can thrive again with patience and the right steps!
Stop Doing This! The Garden Guy’s Warning for Houston Gardeners
Stop Doing This After a Freeze! Garden Guy’s Warning for Houston Gardeners
After a freeze, rushing to prune, fertilize, or uncover your plants can do more harm than good. Many plants might appear damaged, but with patience and the right steps, they can recover. Learn the biggest post-freeze mistakes to avoid and how to give your Houston garden the best chance to thrive again! 🌱
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Steps to Care for Your Houston Plants After a Freeze
Steps to Care for Your Houston Plants After a Freeze
Houston’s unpredictable winters can leave homeowners concerned about their plants after a freeze. In this guide, Aggie Horticulturist Todd Farber explains how freezing temperatures affect plants, how to identify frost damage, and the essential steps to help your garden recover.
Key takeaways include:
Recognizing frost damage on leaves, stems, and roots.
Avoiding premature pruning and waiting for signs of new growth.
Using mulch, careful watering, and light fertilization to support recovery.
Protecting vulnerable plants like tropicals and perennials while planning ahead with cold-hardy species.
For expert tips and personalized advice to restore your landscaping, contact Garden Guy today and let’s get your garden thriving again!
Post-Snowfall Landscaping Tips Houston
Post-Snowfall Landscaping Tips for Houston
By Todd Farber, Aggie Horticulturist. Snowfall in Houston is a rare event, but when it happens, it can leave many homeowners wondering how to care for their landscapes afterward. While the sight of snow may be beautiful, it can be hard on plants that aren’t accustomed to cold weather. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help your landscape recover after a snowfall.
Why plastic damages plants
When a freeze is in the forecast, many gardeners scramble to protect their plants, and one of the first materials they grab is often plastic. While it might seem like an easy and effective option, using plastic as a freeze covering can actually harm your plants rather than help them. Let’s break down why this happens and what you should use instead.
The Problem with Plastic and covering Houston Landscaping in freezes. Plastic Traps Moisture! Plastic is a non-breathable material, meaning it holds in moisture. When placed over plants, the moisture in the air condenses on the inside of the plastic. As temperatures drop, this moisture can freeze directly on the plant’s leaves, stems, and buds. This creates frost damage—the very thing you were trying to prevent!