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5 Essential Tips to Protect Your Florida Plants from Cold and Frost

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5 Essential Tips to Protect Your Florida Plants from Cold and Frost

Even in sunny Florida, winter can bring unexpected cold snaps. North and Central Florida, including areas like Jacksonville and Gainesville, can experience overnight frost that damages tropical and tender plants. To keep your plants thriving through cooler months, here are five effective ways to protect your plants from the chill. Gardenista's Featured Favorite Products: Plant Frost Blankets Plant Cold Covers Rolling Planter Caddy 1. Cover Plants on Frosty Nights Use breathable materials like old bed sheets, burlap, or frost blankets (check out these inexpensive plant covers from Amazon) to cover sensitive plants when frost is predicted. Avoid using plastic directly on...

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