Using horticultural fleece to protect your plants

Using horticultural fleece to protect your plants from heavy winter frost damage is the best method to make sure your more tender plants survive in the winter months
Horticultural fleece will maintain a higher temperature around your plant creating a micro-climate protecting your plant from extreme temperature drops, especially at night
To use horticultural fleece to protect plants from winter frost damage:

1 Purchase horticultural fleece from a garden centre or online supplier.
2 Cut the fleece to fit the size of the plants
3 Cover the plants with fleece allowing enough room for air circulation.
4 Secure the edges of the fleece to the ground to prevent wind from lifting it or you can use some garden canes or similar tubing to create a tent-type structure.
5 Remove the fleece once temperatures rise above freezing or if the fleece is cover the plant for long periods you can remove it on warmer days and then replace it to allow air to circulate reducing the risk of fungal disease.

Note: It is important to use horticultural fleece properly to ensure maximum protection for the plants from frost damage
is air circulation important
Air circulation is important for various reasons:

1 Maintains healthy plant growth by providing fresh air and reducing stagnant air pockets.
2 Reduces the risk of fungal diseases by promoting quick drying of leaves and stems.
3 Helps to regulate temperature and humidity levels for optimal plant growth.
4 Improves air quality by exchanging carbon dioxide with oxygen.