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
Virginia says
What about rosemary that’s in the ground. Many leaves are falling off, but it’s still mostly green.
James Gill says
We lost rosemary in pots but I think those in the ground will recover.
Mary Jo Norrell says
St Augustine grass looks dead but weeds look healthy . Please advise as to steps to take to help lawn.
James Gill says
Keep mowed so weeds do not get to set seed. Water if needed but most lawns seem to have some moisture present and better not to keep wet and encourage fungus. Fertilize once you have much green and active grass growth. Subscribe to our Gill Garden News for regular tips about whats going on in the lawn and garden. https://gillnursery.com/subscribe/