Modifying Garden Microclimates: Protecting Plants from Extremes

Even well-chosen plants sometimes need protection from heat, cold, or wind. Vulnerable situations:

• Seedlings and new transplants (both heat and cold sensitive).
• Tropical/subtropical plants (e.g., citrus) in mild-winter areas facing occasional frost.
• Shrubs/young trees in very cold winters needing season-long protection.
• Shade-loving plants requiring sun protection and high humidity all season.