Cut Mine Back For The Winter........

duluthga · 11-28-2020, 11:53 AM

........over a month ago. Mulched heavy with pine straw. It has been a warm Fall here in Atlanta and they've pushed back through the mulch about 2'. We have a 20' cold snap in a couple of days.
Should I cut this new growth back or just leave it for the cold to kill off?

cincinnana · 11-28-2020, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by duluthga

........over a month ago. Mulched heavy with pine straw. It has been a warm Fall here in Atlanta and they've pushed back through the mulch about 2'. We have a 20' cold snap in a couple of days.
Should I cut this new growth back or just leave it for the cold to kill off?

You could not do a thing and watch nature take its course and get an idea how they react to the weather.
While the ground is still warm it is common for them to keep pushing leaves.
Mine are still full size pushing leaves but I think the dusting of snow might put an end to it....they will keep going if the stem does not freeze.

DingoBongo · 12-07-2020, 05:21 PM

Curious what happens if you don't cut the plants back or mulch at all over the winter. I'm in Atlanta too and not sure what I should do with mine.

cincinnana · 12-07-2020, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DingoBongo

Curious what happens if you don't cut the plants back or mulch at all over the winter. I'm in Atlanta too and not sure what I should do with mine.

Here is a good start.
Cut Mine Back For The Winter........

Here some great reading also..
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cincinnana · 12-12-2020, 07:28 PM

Bump!!!

AaronTT · 12-12-2020, 08:09 PM

Why not wrap the trunk with a frost blanket? They are quite effective.

cincinnana · 12-12-2020, 08:58 PM

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Why not wrap the trunk with a frost blanket? They are quite effective.

Take a can of soda.
Wrap it in in the warmest blanket.
Toss it into the freezer overnight.

AaronTT · 12-12-2020, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cincinnana

Take a can of soda.
Wrap it in in the warmest blanket.
Toss it into the freezer overnight.

I understand your logic, but then why do they work? Also, why do plant covers work?

Btw, if a can of coke is warm enough, and it is insulated properly, it would not freeze for quite while, as the water temp inside the can is insulated from the outside. I do believe though that with the frost cloth, it might be limited to areas where frost only lasts for a few hours.

cincinnana · 12-14-2020, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronTT

I understand your logic, but then why do they work? Also, why do plant covers work?

Btw, if a can of coke is warm enough, and it is insulated properly, it would not freeze for quite while, as the water temp inside the can is insulated from the outside. I do believe though that with the frost cloth, it might be limited to areas where frost only lasts for a few hours.

They do work...but for a short 10-15 hour freeze.
Plant covers work for quick short term protection.

I have cloches and hot boxes which I rely on to warm the soil in spring.

I do always say...do what you can afford and works for you.!

The OP's area is more on the losing side of the gamble.....my guess...but?

I am with you on this one....try it.

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