Quick Web Tip: How do I make a physical barrier to protect my plants during the winter?
A physical barrier is an effective way to protect plants and shrubbery from the ravages of winter. Wind, snow, and ice can cause severe and permanent damage to your plants. A physical barrier not only protects you garden from old man winter, it can also help prevent animal damage by keeping hungry deer off of your plants.
Burlap wraps, deer fencing, and even temporary frost cloths may be used to help this situation. However, these are not always a permanent or attractive solution to the problem. The Shrub Coat is a cost effective, environmentally friendly, reusable, and attractive means to provide a physical barrier between your plants and shrubbery and the ravages of winter.