Freeze Warning!

1) Irrigate your plants well on Saturday if we do not have a significant rain event.  COLD AND DRY IS DEADLY FOR PLANTS! You don't want your plants dehydrated prior to a freeze. Even if it rains, please don't forget about your cold hardy, potted plants which may be under cover and not benefit from rainfall.  

 2) Cover cold sensitive plants (like Sago Palms, Oleander, etc) with fabric, NOT PLASTIC!!!  Burlap can be purchased from Farmer's Supply and is an attractive, seasonal solution to plant protection.  Old sheets do the trick well also. 

3) Bring all houseplants inside, checking them carefully for insects beforehand. Make sure they are well watered and give them a nice bath to reduce potential issues with pests. 

  

4) Be sure that well heads and backflow preventers are covered with an insulated cover.  While our irrigation systems do not need to be overwintered, we do not to protect our well heads and backflow preventers.  Most of you are safe here, but every once in a while we do come across an uncovered or uninsulated cover.  Check it.  These repairs if there is a freeze and there is damage, it can be costly. 

5)  Don't forget about the birds!  They need food AND water, so fill up those bird feeders and baths.  Wild Bird and Garden has great bird seed, and for those frustrated by squirrels eating all their seed, switch to safflower seed and you won't be refilling those feeders as often.

Source: Flora Landscapes. www.FloraLandscapes.com