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TODAY'S eTIP(TM): Winterizing Your Evergreens
Just because evergreens retain their color throughout the cold
season, that doesn't mean they don't need some protection from
the damaging effects of ice, snow, and freezing wind. Here are
some winterizing pointers to keep your evergreens safe.
* Prevent drying. Narrow and broadleaf evergreens lose
moisture through their leaves in winter. Plant roots
can't absorb moisture from the soil in winter because
the soil may be frozen and therefore can't replace the
moisture the leaves lose. The foliage desiccates, turns
brown, and may drop, which can be serious with
evergreen azalea, holly, boxwood, and rhododendron.
Make sure the soil in which evergreens are growing is
well watered in mid to late autumn, before the soil
freezes. If the landscape where evergreens are located
is in a dry site (like sandy soil or under the overhang
of a roof), also make sure that the soil is well
watered in midwinter if the temperature is above
freezing.
* Wrap with twine. Plants such as arborvitae, juniper,
and yew often suffer damage from the weight of snow or
ice. Prevent plant breakage by fastening heavy twine at
the base of the plant and winding it spirally around
and upward to the top and back down in a reverse
spiral. This technique is more necessary as plants
become larger and begin to open at the top. Be certain
to remove the twine during the growing season.
* Use burlap screen. Stretch a section of burlap around
three stakes to protect young or not fully hardy plants
that are located in south, west, and windward
exposures. A burlap wrap with stakes protects plants
from the drying winter sun and wind, as well as drift
from de-icing salts applied to driveways and streets.
Wrap most of the plant, but leave some of the top of
the plant exposed. Evergreen plants need light, even in
winter.
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