It helps too to give them a little water before leaving them for the night. The water will evaportate throughout the night and supply a little heat to low-lying leaves. Straw is also good insulation and easy to work in and out of the garden area.
madeline Reviewed by madeline on . Need Immediate Advice I have some seedlings growing pretty well out in this forest behind my house. There's been a spot of very unusual weather lately. Its been warm all day and all night but lately a cold front has come through and its not going to be warming up until next week. It only gets up into the 50's during the day maybe the 60's. At night though tomorrow and the next night its a possibility of dropping down into freezing or below. What should I do to protect my seedlings? Should I cover them in Rating: 5