Were your plants damaged by the winter storm? If you’re unsure where to begin in the recovery process, we can help. Before you dig, cut, prune or chop let these local experts guide you through the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri.
Many resources have become available in the last week. We’ve included a short list of archived videos and articles below. If you are looking for a live seminar on plant recovery, register today for the March 10 presentation by Bob Dailey, Texas Master Gardener.
Bookmark these timeless articles and refer back for quick tips on plant care over the next few months.
Houston Botanic Garden
A quick read to get you started on your plant recovery process. The biggest take away: Patience is key.
Urban Harvest
This article starts with step one: triage. Learn what to look for, identify what needs to be removed and what indicates your plant has survived. Read about specific approaches to your citrus, vegetables and fruits.
9 Rules for Horticultural Freeze Recovery
Notable author and host of Houston’s GardenLine radio, Randy shares his expertise on how to approach a post-freeze cleanup. The advice doesn’t stop with these 9 rules. Listen to archived radio shows for more tips or call in for a Q&A during a live broadcast.
Backyard Winter Storm Recovery Webinar with Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab
A roundtable of lawn and garden experts answer the tough questions including: what does turf grass need after a freeze, how to be patient with your palms and how much to prune your shrubs.
Will They Survive the Winter Blast?
Aggie Horticulture dives into what impact Winter Storm Uri had across the state of Texas. This video reviews all the factors that made this storm especially damaging including the freezing temperatures, the duration of low temperatures, the wind and precipitation. Speakers walk around the garden and review best care practices for a variety of plants you may find in your landscape.
Now that you know how to care for your freeze-damaged plants, have you given any thought on how to be better prepared for the next winter storm?
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension has a detailed article on Protecting Landscapes and Horticultural Crops from Frosts and Freezes. Weather is unpredictable, but by educating ourselves we can be better prepared for future freezes.