Re: uh-oh freezes

Ceres, I'm not familiar with that book, but I totally agree to a  point.  I 
think there are plants that definitely will not make it through  the winter of 
certain zones despite ones best intentions and care.  For  those plants that 
are marginal, I do believe that proper preparation  helps.  Not sure what other 
care the book talks about but we've found that  a well hydrated plant is far 
less likely to suffer frost damage than one that is  not.  Mulching, covering, 
etc. also helps.  Planting in well protected  areas vs. planting out in the 
open,  planting under evergreen trees vs.  deciduous.  And so forth.  
Noreen
zone 9
Texas Gulf Coast  where it is raining again!!
 
In a message dated 10/16/2006 8:14:39 PM Central Standard Time,  
gardenchat-owner@hort.net writes:

Noreen,  I just read 'Palms Don't Grow Here and Other Myths' which I think 
was  
recommended by someone on this list.   The important element to  tolerating 
cold weather to an other wise non-hardy plant is its care prior  to the cold 
spell.
Ceres

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