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How to Protect Your Landscape During Cooler Temperatures

Here in Florida and across the country we are still experiencing very pleasant warm weather the meteorologist are attributing to this year's El Nino. While we still may be sporting our flip flops and tank tops they are predicting cooler weather is on it's way, and we will finally be able to pull our sweaters and boots from the closet.

So far our plants and shrubs have found themselves lucky to not be caught in an overnight freeze. Unfortunately it only takes one night of 30-40 degree temperatures to seriously damage your precious landscaping.

There are a few things to keep in mind when the low temps are in the forecast.

The best way to protect your plants is to bring the smaller ones indoors and cover the larger ones as best you can. You can use cloth sheets, quilts, burlap or purchase special covering. It is advised to never cover them with plastic, it will cause water droplets to form on the plants which may burn the leaves. To fully protect them try to get a covering that reaches the ground to reduce heat loss.

As soon as the freeze is over and the Sun is shinning brightly the covers should promptly be removed and potted plants be brought back outside. Some brown leaves are natural and will fall off without any damage to the plant.

The important things is to be prepared and aware when the temperatures drops enough to warrant protecting your landscape. For more tips and help with your landscaping contact the professionals at Mansfield Landscaping.

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For faster response, please provide your property address, phone number, and property pictures and text them to Steve @ 407-491-9352.

Retail Nursery & Hardscape Showroom

Our Retail Nursery and Outdoor Landscaping Showroom is located at 8440 CR 48 in Yalaha.

We are open 9am-3pm; Tuesday-Saturday or by appointment at a convenient time for you...just call ahead!

Bring as many pictures as possible a copy of project plan if you have you will be able to get an idea of an estimate right then and there.

When you arrive you will find over 30 variety of plants several varieties of palms to ornamentals, hundreds of pallets of pavers, stacked walls, seating wall as well as 5,000 sq feet area of hardscape as well as 12 different colored decorative rock displays pavers, patios, fire pits, seating walls on display.

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