Top Tips To Protect Your Landscape Through Winter | U.S. Lawns - Murfreesboro

There’s so much to love about Tennessee–in particular the mild winters and incredible scenery. However, even in our temperate climate, damage can still occur to outdoor plants across the state during cold spells. The good news is that much of this damage can be prevented. U.S. Lawns - Murfreesboro has three tips you can use to minimize winter damage and avoid the cost of replacing plants that couldn’t survive the season.

Consider proper plant placement.
Whatever you do, think first before planting. It’s important to think about what a plant needs and can not handle. Where you place your plants matters, since improper placement may mean greater exposure to the elements–like salt and excessive wind. You also want to be sure your plants are hardy enough for our USDA zone 7 winters. Mild winters they may be, yet our plants must still be able to withstand below freezing temperatures. Certain types of plants are more temperamental than others. Luckily, there are plenty of hardy vine plants that are tough enough to make it through zone 7 winters.

Mulch and water.
Change is the name of the game in Tennessee. Our weather tends to be unpredictable so that one day it’s hot and the next day it’s freezing. Adding a layer of mulch to tree rings and landscape beds before winter provides extra insulation for trees, shrubs and perennials in the varying temperatures. You’ll also need to water your plants during dormancy to help prevent them from drying out by what’s called desiccation. Thirsty plants are always more susceptible to damaging winds and injury in the cold weather. Most irrigation systems will be winterized to avoid freezing, but you can use a water truck to deliver moisture on days where the winter weather has grown warm.

Have a maintenance program.
If you want your property to thrive, a proper year-round care plan is a must to maintain the health and beauty of the landscape. However, the stresses of winter make it that much more important to prepare your plants for the season and minimize ice damage. Freezing precipitation in particular can stress your trees and shrubs. Pruning your trees properly creates stronger branches to withstand winter winds and ice storms. You will also need to control pests and adequately respond to diseases throughout the year to avoid stressed plants. Because the winter season is a stress to virtually all plants, you want them to be as healthy as possible going into the cold weather.

Check out these pretty plants that are hardy enough to make it through the cold.

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