Giantex Garden Portable Wooden Cold Frame Greenhouse Raised Flower Planter Protection (30.0"X22.4"X42.9")

 

•  Double Shelves -- Double shelves provide more space for plants for various types of plants and elegant and simple design. You could get more room for your plant and it could give your patios, balconies, decks and gardens a touch of green, without any fuss.
• Foldable Top-- Two top parts of this product could be open and close, and two bolts on the two sides which could be used to fix the top. And in the sunny day you could open it to let your plants absorb the sunlight and in rainy, you could close the top to keep it away from the rain.
• Solid Structure--Structured with heavy-duty wood for extended durability, and the structure follows the scientific principle and is strong enough to hold seed trays, pots and plant growth light.
• Easy Movement and Assembly--All parts are detachable, so you can set it up wherever you want to, and move it when the seasons shift. No tools required.
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Giantex Garden Portable Wooden Cold Frame Greenhouse Raised Flower Planter Protection (30.0"X22.4"X42.9")

How to protect plants from the cold

If the weather is too cold or if your plants are too delicate, there are things you can do to help your garden get through the winter. It all depends on how delicate the plants are, how cold the climate is, how long the low temperatures will last, and how much energy and time you are willing to invest. No help will be enough to protect the growth of certain plants in certain climates, but in many cases, a little extra care can help temporarily.

Steps

1
Bring potted plants indoors. The first and easiest solution to the cold is simply to protect the plants from low temperatures. If you have potted plants or hanging baskets outside, put them indoors. Even moving them to the garage or on a veranda is beneficial, as it carries a temperature rise of at least 10 Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). If possible, the best solution is to place the plants inside the house as decoration. They will get the necessary heat without taking up additional space.

• Place potted plants near windows according to their solar needs. Windows facing east and west receive the most light, while windows facing north and south receive the least.
• Avoid placing potted plants near vents, as they can dry out and begin to die.
• Placing plants too close to the window can be harmful if it's very cold outside. Freezing temperatures can travel from the window to the plant if they are in contact.

2
Lay out a layer of mulch . Mulch serves as an insulator, retaining heat and moisture from the soil. It is used to protect the root system of plants from cold temperatures. Sometimes low temperatures are not what harms the plant, but the freeze-thaw cycle that affects the soil and causes it to "reject" the plant. Likewise, cold soil can prevent water from spreading easily from the plant. Regardless of the reason, applying a layer of mulch 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) thick will prevent these problems.

• Mulch made from wheat or pine straw works well, as it is easy to remove when the soil is ready to be rediscovered. Also, it traps heat well.
• Some plants, like roses and strawberries, can get through the winter by covering them completely with clean mulch.
• Isolation works in both directions. It prevents the floor from cooling down too quickly, but it also prevents it from heating up early when the time comes. It is advisable to move it away from the plant when spring begins to warm up. [1]

3
Cover the plants. Put an old sheet, blanket, or canopy over delicate plants. If you need to protect your plants from a few especially cold nights, a simple shelter like an old sheet may suffice. Choose the cover and spread it carefully so that it does not touch the leaves or branches of the plant. You may need to put in some stakes to support it if you don't want it to damage the plants. This method works best to protect from frost rather than cold temperatures, as the blanket will not raise the temperature much.

• Remove it during the day so the plants get air and light.
• You may need to put weight on it or tie the blanket so it doesn't fly off.

4
Build a nursery or greenhouse. Build a simple temporary nursery by bending metal poles into arches and embedding the ends in the soil along the rows of the garden. Then, place a clear plastic sheet over the arches to enclose the plant. This serves to trap heat and block frost and is the best solution for keeping plants safe and warm during the winter. The bad news is that it requires construction work and is not the most visually pleasing solution.

• Build a somewhat more permanent nursery by placing a hinged window or shutter on the open side of a box made of scraps of wood.
• Build a greenhouse out of PVC arches.
• Make sure the plants in the greenhouse or nursery receive adequate ventilation. Think how hot the interior of the car gets on a sunny day. If daytime temperatures are hot, open the shelter to let the air circulate. Failure to do so can cause the plants to overheat or create too much humidity indoors.

5
Water the plants. Water the soil around the plants liberally before a very cold night or frost. Soil traps heat better when wet rather than dry, and water slowly evaporates, warming the air around plants. Do not do this if you expect a severe frost, as it could backfire. However, to protect against light frost, abundant watering can help retain the heat of the day at night.

• Don't water frozen soil, as it will be useless and can actually make conditions for plants worse.
• Do not water the soil around succulents abundantly, as they do not tolerate humidity levels. [two]

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Provides a source of heat. If there is an episode of extreme cold that the plants will not survive, you can help them by providing a source of heat. Cover them with a plastic canopy, blanket, or homemade greenhouse (as described above) and place the heat source inside. Some possible sources of heat are Christmas lights or a 100-watt light bulb, as they are not hot enough to damage plants, but they are hot enough to increase the temperature. Do not place the heat source in direct contact with the plants, but rather far away, so that it increases the temperature without burning the plants.

• Use extension cords and safe outdoor materials to avoid a dangerous situation.
• Uncover the plants and turn off the heat source during the day to allow them to ventilate. Also, this prevents a fire from starting from an overheated light bulb. [3]

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Choose plants suitable for the climate. It is the simplest and least demanding option. Find out the hardiness zone in which you live, if your country has that classification system, or at least the lowest and highest temperatures possible during the year to get plants that resist them. In the United States, this classification system is run by the USDA. Some plants may dry out, lose their leaves, or become dormant in winter, so take the time to learn which plants are well adapted to the climate. The disadvantage of this method is that the selection of plants is obviously limited.

• Annual plants dry out every year and must be replanted if not self-seeded. In cold climates, some perennials can be grown as annuals if there is no other way for them to survive the winter. The growing season for some annuals can be extended with shelters or by planting them indoors or in a greenhouse.
• Perennials continue to grow year after year. In the case of these, you should find out the additional care required to survive the winter, if there is any.
• Talk to people at your favorite nursery about what to expect of a plant during winter in the area. He also asks where to plant and how to care for a plant before buying it.
• Look for varieties and types of plants suitable for the climate. There are more robust cultivated varieties than others, which makes them a better option for cold environments. [4]

Tips

• Find out about the plants you have to find out how cold they tolerate, how they behave in it and what is the best way to help them get through the winter or protect them from frost. Some plants tolerate being covered, transplanted, or digged better than others.
• If a plant has been indoors for a long time or if you are planting a seedling indoors, bring them outside gradually, starting with an hour a day and increasing the time. This is called "hardening" and it helps the plant adapt to the outdoors and become resistant.

And 5 tips to take care of your plants in winter

1. Decrease watering. When temperatures drop too low, the water freezes, which affects the roots of the plant. In fact, did you know that sub-surface water seepage and freezing affects plants more than night frosts? Therefore, it is convenient that during the winter you water less. In addition, you must make sure that the pots and planters have good drainage, so that the water does not get trapped in the soil.
2. Cover the plants. The bubble wrap that is normally used to protect fragile objects is also ideal for protecting plants. In fact, this material not only protects but is also insulating. Normal plastic is another alternative, although it must be transparent as light continues to reach the plant. In any case, during the day you must remove the plastic to prevent the plant from suffocating. You should also be careful that the plastic does not damage the leaves and stems, so it is preferable to place it on high stakes that support it.
3. Group the plants. If the temperatures drop a lot or the plants are very delicate, it is convenient to group them in the same place, to be able to cover them more easily. You can place them next to a wall, forming two or three rows and placing the tallest plants last. Then you can install two stakes or stakes and cover the plants with plastic wrap.
4. Protect the land with mulch. When the plants are in the garden you must protect them from frost, especially when it comes to very weak species. In that case, it is recommended to lay a padded floor, which can be made of straw, dry leaves or pine bark. On the market there are also artificial compounds specially prepared to protect the roots of plants. This padded soil also has an insulating action and helps to conserve the heat of the earth, preventing the roots from cooling down and being able to continue absorbing the water and nutrients it needs from the earth.
5. Avoid falls from the pots. In winter the only risk for plants is not the cold but also the wind. In addition to the damage that the wind can cause to the most fragile plants, it can also throw the pots and break them. For this reason, it is recommended that in winter you place the pots next to a wall. You can also place stones, so that the pot is more stable.