Over the next few weeks, we will be addressing the freeze damage to plants which everyone has suffered. We are working on a video giving easy to follow instructions about what to prune and how.
It is not critical, and in fact, may be too early, to start most pruning immediately. If you have palm leaves hanging down, you may prune them as soon as this last freeze (hopefully) passes. Gingers, which look blowtorched, may be cut to 18″ tall this weekend if desired. Blackened, wilted herbaceous plants like Mexican petunia (Ruellia) and shrimp plant can be cut close to the ground. But woody shrubs like ixora and plumbago, small trees like citrus, and sad looking philodendrons should be left alone another week until we can more closely determine the level of damage, and therefore where to prune.
Watch for us to address these recovery issues here in the Garden News and on social media. Email us at info@gillnursery or message us on Facebook and Instagram with your related questions, so our upcoming instruction video is as complete as possible in helping you through this temporary setback.
– James Gill
Linda Powell says
Great information. Thank you. I’ll be ready to plant when the time is right.
Linda
Lisa M Kelley says
What is your recommendation for cardboard palms? I have some in ground and some huge ones in pots. Also, how can I determine hiw far I need to trim back inground hibiscus? Thanks for your help. This has just been so awful!! Thanks again.
Lisa Kelley
James Gill says
Cardboard palms may be dead, especially in pots. Remove dead leaves and wait for months, or dissect one looking for firm live tissue to decide whether to wait on the others or not.
Debby Eubank says
Thank you!