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  Gardora 12:53 on 16. January 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Branches (7), Deciduous Shrubs (8), Deciduous Trees (7), Frost, Garden Calendar (497), Garden Calendar January (63), Shrubs (31), Trees (31), Winter Protection (10)   

  Pack Tender Deciduous Trees and Shrubs 

  Packing the branches of tender deciduous trees and shrubs with straw or bracken will protect them from frost.

   

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  Gardora 06:47 on 16. January 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Frost, Garden Calendar (497), Garden Calendar January (63), Seeds (13), Shrub, Shrub Seeds, Sow (14), Tree (6), Tree Seeds   

  Sow Seeds 

  This is the last chance to sow seeds that need frost in order to germinate, such as native tree and shrub seeds.

   
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  Gardora 07:00 on 13. January 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Frost, Frosts (5), Garden Calendar (497), Garden Calendar January (63), Houseplants (13), Windowsills   

  Do not Leave Houseplants on Windowsills 

  Houseplants should not be left on windowsills behind the curtains on frosty nights.

   
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  Gardora 12:52 on 12. January 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Berrying Shrubs, Berrying Trees, Frost, Garden Calendar (497), Garden Calendar January (63), Seeds (13), Shrubs (31), Sow (14), Trees (31)   

  Sow Berrying Trees and Shrubs 

  Seeds of berrying trees and shrubs can still be sown: but be quick as they need a period of frost.

   
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  Gardora 07:08 on 6. January 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Firm Back, Frost, Garden Calendar (497), Garden Calendar January (63), Shrubs (31), Trees (31)   

  Firm back Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs 

  Newly planted trees and shrubs should be firmed back if they have been lifted by frost heave or strong winds.

   
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  Gardora 07:10 on 27. December 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Frost, Garden Calendar (497), Garden Calendar December (58), Grass (10), Lawns (23)   

  Avoid Walking on Lawns on Frosty Mornings 

  Walking on lawns should be avoided on frosty mornings: It can damage the grass and lead to brown footprint-shaped marks.

   
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  Gardora 12:03 on 25. November 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Bubblewrap, Containers (6), Frost, Garden Calendar (497), Garden Calendar November (56)   

  Insulate Outdoor Containers 

  Take care for outdoor containers: insulate them from frost with bubblewrap.

   
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  Gardora 12:58 on 16. November 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Frost, Garden Calendar (497), Garden Calendar November (56), Plants (79), Winter Protection (10)   

  Winter Protection 

  When it is not practical to move tender plants for winter protection, wrap them up at the first warning of frost.

   
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  Gardora 12:34 on 31. October 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Feeding (17), Frost, Garden Calendar (497), Garden Calendar October (62), Growth (10), Plants (79), Wet   

  Feeding Plants 

  Avoid feeding plants now: this will encourage soft, sappy growth that is vulnerable to damage by frost and by wet.