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    Default Protecting garden plants from frost.

    hey guys

    It's autumn here in the UK and winter isn't far off. I've been told that I need to cover and protect some perennial plants in our garden, but I have no idea how to do this.

    Any of you experienced gardeners can shed some light and advice please?

    I've attached photos of our current garden plants including a rose, dahlia etc..

    Thanks
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    The dahlias will struggle. The rest should be ok.

    You could try a hay mulch, but if we get a cold winter ... not much chance. They grow by tubers so sensitive to severe ground frost.

    Mine always get eaten by slugs and never make winter!

    I like to cut back roses late feb to encourage better branching and new growth.

    You can get fleece jackets for pots.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jumper114 View Post
    The dahlias will struggle. The rest should be ok.

    You could try a hay mulch, but if we get a cold winter ... not much chance. They grow by tubers so sensitive to severe ground frost.

    Mine always get eaten by slugs and never make winter!

    I like to cut back roses late feb to encourage better branching and new growth.

    You can get fleece jackets for pots.
    How about I create a mini greenhouse using empty plastic bottles?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Naz007 View Post
    How about I create a mini greenhouse using empty plastic bottles?
    Should work :-) most of your perennials are hardy and will just die back anyway :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jumper114 View Post
    Should work :-) most of your perennials are hardy and will just die back anyway :-)
    Again, thanks for your help! You guys are brilliant!

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