Burlap Can Be Used To Protect Shrubs During The Winter

Gardeners have long known that burlap can be used to protect shrubs during the winter. Buffalo’s harsh winters can cause all sorts of damage to unprotected shrubs in your yard. Read on to find out why so many landscaping gurus prefer burlap over every other material when it comes to covering bushes for the winter.

Save your shrub from winter burn
Do your shrubs suffer from winter burn each year? Winter burn hits evergreen shrubs especially hard and comes from (1) fierce winds, (2) icy temperatures and (3) minimal moisture in the soil. The visible result of winter burn is the discolored needles and leaves that appear on the shrubs.

The best way to save your shrubs from winter burn is to cover them throughout the coldest months. Burlap is a terrific covering for plants because it is breathable. The burlap protects the bushes from the intense winds that attack the area during winter storms.

How to cover a shrub with burlap
Buy enough burlap to create a double layer of protection for your bushes. Gardeners suggest that you (1) place several stakes in the ground around the shrub, (2) drape the burlap over the shrub, and (3) staple the burlap to the stakes. Make sure that the burlap isn’t resting directly on top of the bush.

Additional ways to banish winter burn
Protecting your shrubs from a bad case of winter burn takes vigilance and an overall maintenance plan. Since winter burn is the result of winter weather and dry soil, you can do a lot to protect your shrubs by minimizing these effects on your plants. Here are some tips.

• Burlap cover- The covering keeps the wind from crashing directly into the shrub.

 

• Water- Careful watering adds needed moisture to the soil.

 

• Mulch- Place a healthy layer of mulch around each shrub to help maintain soil moisture throughout the winter months.

Lastly, you don’t need to accept the discoloration of winter burn as a regular part of growing evergreen shrubs in your yard. Take some advice from gardening experts and place a burlap covering over your bushes this winter.

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