When covering low lying plants simply lay your cloth or blankets on top of your cold sensitive plants and tack down with stakes or large sod staples.

Remove once freeze warnings are lifted.

When covering cold sensitive palms, be sure to wrap the heads and fronds of the palms with cloth or blankets. Secure the cloth by tying string around it or you can also use
clothes pins or larger clips. It is imperative that the heads of the palms are covered thoroughly as this is where the heart of the palm is and the heart is the lifeline of the palm. 

You should also work yourself down the trunk all the way to the ground as the ground projects heat to the palm.

Again, covering as much of the entire palm is crucial when it comes to protecting your palms from a freeze.

Once freeze warnings have ceased, simply unwrap, fold and store away for next time.  Keep in mind, these cloths are reusable for many, many years to come and fold and store nicely.

We proudly serve retail nurseries, landscapers, lawn care companies,
wholesale plant brokers and the general public.

JANUARY GARDENING TIP:

“Don’t fret the freezing weather, just be prepared!”

Planting year round in Florida is not unusual and encouraged to enjoy all the various blooms and color plants and trees have to offer throughout the different times of the year.
However, as we approach the cooler “winter” months it is time to be prepared for some dips in the thermometer.

Preparedness comes easy as we recommend covering your cold sensitive plants and palms with winter protection cloth AKA "frost blankets" if freezing weather is in the forecast (we have them at Canterbury Farms for sale, but please call ahead to verify availability).

These reusable cloths (last several years) keep your plants and palms 10 degrees warmer than the outside temperature and provide an excellent barrier from the frost. Winter protection cloth also allows sunlight and air to filter through if covered for a period of time.

As an alternative to the winter protection cloth, you can also cover your plants with blankets and comforters. These will provide nice protection, but not as effective as the winter protection cloth.

DO NOT cover your plants with plastic as this will not allow air, sunlight or water to flow through and will stunt and even kill the plant/palm.

See the list of cold sensitive plants here.