Frost can severely damage plant trees, in particular young trees and those best suited for warm climates. Farmers and home gardeners use a variety of techniques to protect trees from frost throughout the winter and ensure a bountiful harvest come
spring. Keep the ground warm. The heat of the ground can be used to warm a fruit tree, and thus help prevent frost. To promote the transfer of heat from the ground to the tree, keep the soil around the base of the tree clear of mulch and
weeds and well-hydrated. The heat of the ground can be used to warm a
fruit trees, and thus help prevent frost. To promote the transfer of heat from the ground to the tree, keep the soil around the base of the tree clear of mulch and
weeds and well-hydrated. During the
spring, bottles of water can be placed around the base of a tree's trunk. The water will absorb the daytime warmth of the sun and heat the tree through the night.
Lighting can also be used to guard your trees from frost. To keep the trees extra warm during the winter, I have successfully protected plants with Christmas lights, using both miniature light strings and the larger socketed lamp variety. Light bulbs can be placed under protective coverings. The heat from the bulbs will warm the tree, and the blanket will keep the heat in the tree's branches. Wrapping holiday lights around tree limbs is another recommended technique for warming trees and protecting against frost.